Bimotored

/baɪˈmoʊtərd/ adjective

Definition

Equipped with or powered by two motors; specifically referring to aircraft with two engines.

Etymology

From bimotor + -ed (adjectival suffix). Aviation terminology following the pattern of descriptive adjectives applied to vehicles.

Kelly Says

The legendary Douglas DC-3 airplane was bimotored and became one of the most influential aircraft ever—it's still flying today, more than 80 years after its first flight!

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