Dutch roll

noun — 2 senses

Dutch roll

noun

Etymology The aeronautical sense is named after the ice figure skating sense.

1

Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An aircraft motion consisting of an out-of-phase combination of yaw and roll, especially prominent on sweptwing aircraft.

2

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Skating, Sports Skating repetitively to right and left on the outer edge of one's skates.

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