turbopropnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈtɜː.bəʊ.prɒp/us/ˈtɝː.boʊ.prɑːp/a turbine used as an aircraft engine that provides most force for movement by turning a propeller, or an aircraft driven by this type of engine
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Air travel: fixed-wing aircraft & helicopters
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