autorotation
Pronunciation
/ˌɔːɾoʊɹoʊtˈeɪʃən/
British pronunciation
/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

example
Examples
During the emergency landing, the pilot engaged autorotation.
In autorotation, the helicopter's rotor is turned by the upward flow of air, not by the engine.
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