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delta hinges

delta hinges is the plural of delta hinge.

Meaning of delta hinge

Noun

delta hinge (plural delta hinges)

  1. On rotorcraft, a hinge with its axis parallel to the rotor plane of rotation, which permits the rotor blades to flap.
    • This could be varied to produce a delta hinge effect for equalizing lateral moments.1954, Eugene K. Liberatore, Rotary Wing Aircraft Handbooks and History: Convertible aircraft, page 39

Questions about delta hinges

What is delta hinges the plural of?
Delta hinges is the plural of delta hinge.

Words near delta hinges in the dictionary

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  3. delta glider
  4. delta gliders
  5. delta hinge
  6. delta hinges
  7. delta iron
  8. delta irons
  9. delta male
  10. delta males
  11. delta metal

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