chandelle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An aerobatic maneuver in which a 180° turn is combined with a climb.
verb
  1. To perform an aerobatic maneuver in which a 180° turn is combined with a climb.

Word forms

chandelle chandelles chandelling chandelled

Etymology

From French chandelle (“chandelle”). Doublet of candela and candle.

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