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barrel roll

/ˈbærəl rəʊl/

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phrase

/ˈbærəl rəʊl/C1formaltechnical
  • ruМаневр, при котором самолет вращается на 360 градусов вокруг своей продольной оси, следуя по винтовой траектории, часто используемый в высшем пилотаже или воздушном бою; также относится к аналогичному вращательному движению в видеоиграх или других контекстах.

A maneuver in which an aircraft rotates 360 degrees around its longitudinal axis while following a helical path, often used in aerobatics or dogfighting; also refers to a similar rolling motion in video games or other contexts.

  1. Aerobatic maneuverC1formal

    A flight maneuver in which an aircraft rolls 360 degrees while following a helical path, maintaining a constant angle of attack.

    ruБочка

    • The pilot performed a perfect barrel roll at the airshow.
    • Learning to execute a barrel roll requires extensive training.
    • The stunt plane completed a series of barrel rolls.
  2. Video game moveB1informal

    A sideways rolling motion used by characters in video games to dodge attacks or navigate obstacles.

    ruБочка

    • He used a barrel roll to avoid the enemy's fire.
    • The character can perform a barrel roll by pressing the dodge button.
    • Mastering the barrel roll is essential for advanced gameplay.