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gyroplane

noun
gy·​ro·​plane | \ ˈjī-rə-ˌplān How to pronounce gyroplane (audio) \

Definition of gyroplane

: an aircraft that uses unpowered rotating airfoils to generate lift : autogiro

First Known Use of gyroplane

1907, in the meaning defined above

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