immelmann

Im·mel·mann

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-uh l-mahn, -muh n]
- /ˈɪm əlˌmɑn, -mən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-uh l-mahn, -muh n]
- /ˈɪm əlˌmɑn, -mən/

Definitions of immelmann word

noun immelmann a maneuver in which an airplane makes a half loop, then resumes its normal, level position by making a half roll: used to gain altitude while turning to fly in the opposite direction. 1
noun immelmann (aviation) An Immelmann turn. 0

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Origin of immelmann

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

1915-20; after Max Immelmann (1890-1916), German aviator of World War I, who is said to have devised it

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immelmann 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 65% 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.

immelmann usage trend in Literature

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