English Explanatory Dictionary

swashplate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A revolving circular plate, set obliquely on its shaft, and acting as a cam to give a reciprocating motion to a rod in a direction parallel to the shaft.
  2. A device that translates input from a helicopter's controls into motion of the main rotor blades.

Word forms

swashplate swashplates swash plate

Etymology

From swash + plate.

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