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rates of climb

rates of climb is the plural of rate of climb.

Meaning of rate of climb

Noun

rate of climb (plural rates of climb)

  1. The rate at which an aircraft gains altitude. A negative rate of climb implies descent.
    Synonyms:
    climb rate

Questions about rates of climb

What is rates of climb the plural of?
Rates of climb is the plural of rate of climb.

Words near rates of climb in the dictionary

  1. ratepayers groups
  2. ratepaying
  3. rater
  4. raters
  5. rates
  6. rates of climb
  7. rates of exchange
  8. rates of interest
  9. rates of return
  10. rates of speed
  11. ratest

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