turboshaft

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gas-turbine engine designed to transmit power by means of a geared shaft, used in helicopters and for land and marine vehicular and stationary applications.

Word forms

turboshaft turboshafts

Etymology

From turbo- + shaft.

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