barrel roll

• Manobra em que uma aeronave gira 360 graus em torno de seu eixo longitudinal, seguindo uma trajetória helicoidal, muito usada em acrobacia aérea ou combate aéreo; também se refere a um movimento rotacional semelhante em videogames ou outros contextos.

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.

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   • 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.

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   • 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.