ornithopter
pronunciation
How to pronounce ornithopter in British English:
UK [ˌɔ:nɪ'θɒptə]
How to pronounce ornithopter in American English:
US [ˌɔnɪ'θɒptə]
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- Noun:
- heavier-than-air craft that is propelled by the flapping of wings
Word Origin
- ornithopter (n.)
- 1908, from French ornithoptère (1908), a machine designed to fly be mechanical flapping of wings, from ornitho- + Greek pteron "wing" (see pterodactyl). A mode of flight considered promising at least since Leonardo's day.
Example
- 1. New rubber powered ornithopter flying bird kit kids toy .
- 2. To accomplish the ornithopter , it is necessary to study the flapping-wing flows .
- 3. The flapping wing aircraft has extensive application prospects on different fields , such as manpower ornithopter , miniature aircraft , etc. at present , because of its unique produce lift way .
- 4. If successful , these principles could form the basis of hovering ornithopter control .
- 5. Experiments that complemented the analysis and led to the design of a successful ornithopter are also described .