Definitions
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective In the manner of a
chord (straight line connecting points of a curve). - adverb In the manner of a
chord (straight line connecting points of a curve).
Etymologies
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Examples
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The engine was heard 'roaring' prior to impact, chordwise scratches were found on the propeller blades, and rotational marks were found on the starter housing.
Aero-News Network 2010
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The engine was heard 'roaring' prior to impact, chordwise scratches were found on the propeller blades, and rotational marks were found on the starter housing.
Aero-News Network 2010
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Each blade had extensive chordwise scarring and leading edge indentations/chipping along the outboard three to four inches of its tip.
unknown title 2009
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Each blade had extensive chordwise scarring and leading edge indentations/chipping along the outboard three to four inches of its tip.
unknown title 2009
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