spin tunnel

noun

: a vertical wind tunnel in which accurate scale models of aircraft are tested to determine their spinning characteristics

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“Spin tunnel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spin%20tunnel. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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