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Word: VIFF
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1970s: acronym from vectoring in forward flight
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
vɪf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a technique used by a vertical take-off aircraft to change direction abruptly by altering the direction of thrust of the aircraft's jet engines.
Short Definition:technique used by vertical take-off aircraft
Variant Forms:
- viff
Word: VIFF
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
vɪf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a vertical take-off aircraft) change direction by altering the direction of thrust of the engines
Short Definition:(of vertical take-off aircraft) change direction in such way
Examples:- the VSTOL Harrier with its ability to viff
Variant Forms:
- viff
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