Aeronautical Engineering

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of explosive device designed to be dropped from an aircraft and used to attack targets on the ground or in the water

  • The military developed a new aerial torpedo for use in naval warfare.
  • Did you hear about the new aerial torpedo the navy is using?
  • That aerial torpedo is gonna blow stuff up real good!
  • Her words were like an aerial torpedo, hitting him with unexpected force.

noun aero engine

  • The aero engine is a crucial component of any aircraft, responsible for generating thrust and powering the plane through the air.
  • Hey, did you know that the aero engine on that plane is one of the most powerful ones out there?
  • That aero engine is a beast, it can really make the plane fly like a rocket!
  • The aero engine is like the heart of the aircraft, pumping power and energy to keep it soaring through the skies.

noun a type of unmanned aerial vehicle used for collecting weather data

  • The research team used aerosondes to collect atmospheric data for their study.
  • They sent out some aerosondes to gather information about the weather.
  • The aerosondes were like little weather spies flying around up there.
  • The aerosondes danced through the sky, capturing secrets of the atmosphere.

noun a part of an aircraft that is designed to provide lift, stability, and control during flight

  • The aerospace engineers are working on optimizing the aerosurfaces of the new aircraft.
  • The mechanics are checking the aerosurfaces before the flight.
  • Make sure you don't mess up the aerosurfaces when you're doing maintenance.
  • Her words were like aerosurfaces, guiding the conversation smoothly in a new direction.

noun a type of weather vane that is used to measure wind direction and speed

  • The aerovanes on the airplane's wings help to measure wind speed and direction.
  • I love watching the aerovanes spin around on top of the weather station.
  • Check out those cool aerovanes on the roof, they're spinning like crazy!
  • Her thoughts were like aerovanes, constantly changing direction and speed.