chandelle

chan·delle

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shan-del, shahn-]
- /ʃænˈdɛl, ʃɑ̃-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shan-del, shahn-]
- /ʃænˈdɛl, ʃɑ̃-/

Definitions of chandelle word

noun chandelle an abrupt climbing turn almost to the point of stalling, in which an aircraft's momentum is used to increase its rate of climb 3
verb chandelle to carry out a chandelle 3
noun chandelle a quick, simultaneous climb and turn made by an airplane, in which the momentum of the airplane increases the rate of climb 3
intransitive verb chandelle to make a chandelle 3
noun chandelle an abrupt climbing turn in which an aircraft almost stalls while using its momentum to gain a higher rate of climb. 1
verb without object chandelle to perform a chandelle. 1

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Origin of chandelle

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

1915-20; < French: literally, candle

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Parts of speech for Chandelle

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chandelle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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