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tilt–rotor

noun tilt–ro·tor \-ˌrō-tər\

Definition of TILT-ROTOR

:  an aircraft that has rotors at the end of each wing which can be oriented vertically for vertical takeoffs and landings, horizontally for forward flight, or to any position in between
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First Known Use of TILT-ROTOR

1961

Rhymes with TILT-ROTOR

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