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☆ fixed·-wing (fikst′wiŋ′)

adjective

designating an aircraft having its wings fastened to the fuselage, as distinguished from a helicopter

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fixed-wing Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • aircraft: Remains are loaded on trucks feet first; on fixed-wing aircraft, remains are loaded head first.
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