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- US Pronunciation
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- [vee-tawl]
- /ˈviˌtɔl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [vee-tawl]
- /ˈviˌtɔl/
Definitions of vtol word
- noun vtol a convertiplane capable of taking off and landing vertically, having forward speeds comparable to those of conventional aircraft. 1
- noun vtol vertical takeoff and landing; a system in which an aircraft can take off and land vertically 0
- noun vtol an aircraft that uses this system 0
- noun vtol an aircraft, usually other than a helicopter, that can take off and land vertically 0
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Origin of vtol
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
1965-70; v(ertical) t(ake)o(ff and) l(anding)
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Parts of speech for Vtol
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vtol popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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vtol usage trend in Literature
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