autorotation
au
ˌɔ:
aw
to
təʊ
tēoo
ro
roʊ
row
ta
ˈteɪ
tei
tion
ʃən
shēn
/ˌɔːtəʊɹəʊtˈeɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "autorotation"in English

Autorotation
01

a technique where a helicopter descends by using air currents to drive the rotor, enabling a safe landing after an engine failure

Examples
During the emergency landing, the pilot engaged autorotation.
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