noun
- an aircraft that derives its lift from the dynamic action of air flowing over its surfaces
Usage: technical; aviation
Examples
- The helicopter is a type of aerodyne that uses rotating blades for lift.
- Unlike balloons, an aerodyne must maintain forward motion to stay airborne.
- Modern aerodynes include airplanes, helicopters, and gliders.
- The aerodyne’s wings generated enough lift to achieve takeoff.
- Engineers studied the aerodyne’s performance in various wind conditions.
- The pilot trained extensively on different types of aerodynes.