Meaning & use
VTOL
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An aircraft capable of taking off, hovering, and landing vertically, without needing a runway.
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The military is investing heavily in VTOL aircraft that can operate from small ships.
The new air taxi is a VTOL designed to ferry passengers across congested cities.
A note on using this word
An acronym for 'Vertical Take-Off and Landing'; helicopters and the Harrier jet are classic examples.
Words with a similar meaning
vertical-lift aircraft
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Relating to or capable of vertical take-off and landing.
The company unveiled a new VTOL drone for package delivery.
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