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heavier-than-air
heav·i·er-than-air (hĕv′ē-ər-thən-âr′)adj. Of, relating to, or being an aircraft heavier than the air it displaces.heavier-than-air adj 1. (General Physics) having a density greater than that of air 2. (Aeronautics) of or relating to an aircraft that does not depend on buoyancy for support but gains lift from aerodynamic forces heav′i•er-than-air′
adj. (of an aircraft) weighing more than the air it displaces, hence having to obtain lift by aerodynamic means. [1900–05] Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | heavier-than-air - relating to an aircraft heavier than the air it displacesaircraft - a vehicle that can flyheavy - of comparatively great physical weight or density; "a heavy load"; "lead is a heavy metal"; "heavy mahogany furniture" |
heavier-than-air
Related to heavier-than-air: Heavier-than-air flightWords related to heavier-than-airadj relating to an aircraft heavier than the air it displacesRelated Words |