antitorque rotor

noun

an·​ti·​torque rotor

: a small rotor mounted on the tail of a helicopter that balances the torque reaction of the main lifting rotor and thus permits the craft to maintain a desired heading

Word History

Etymology

anti- entry 1 + torque entry 2

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