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单词 chandelle
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Definition of chandelle in English:

chandelle

nounʃanˈdɛlSHäN-
  • A steep climbing turn executed in an aircraft to gain height while changing the direction of flight.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Gaining altitude, the four ships would split in to a series of loops and rolls before each jet did a chandelle, one after another.
    • You start a chandelle as if you are going into a loop, but instead of letting the nose go over when you are vertical you apply full rudder and flip the glider over onto its side.
    • The chandelle is not a combat manoeuvre to get you a kill shot with your guns.

Origin

Early 20th century: from French, literally ‘candle’.

 
 

Definition of chandelle in US English:

chandelle

nounSHäN-
  • A steep climbing turn executed in an aircraft to gain height while changing the direction of flight.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • You start a chandelle as if you are going into a loop, but instead of letting the nose go over when you are vertical you apply full rudder and flip the glider over onto its side.
    • Gaining altitude, the four ships would split in to a series of loops and rolls before each jet did a chandelle, one after another.
    • The chandelle is not a combat manoeuvre to get you a kill shot with your guns.

Origin

Early 20th century: from French, literally ‘candle’.

 
 
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