swash plate

English

Noun

swash plate (plural swash plates)

1. Alternative form of swashplate
   • 1994, S. Newman, Foundations of Helicopter Flight, page 82:

     The majority of helicopters achieve this using a swash plate or stationary star.

   • 2013, Michael E. Brumbach, Jeffrey A. Clade, Industrial Maintenance, page 211:

     This type of pump uses a swash plate to cause the pistons to move in and out.