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variable-pitch (s) (noun), variable-pitches (pl)
A type of wind turbine for which for which the attack angle of the rotor blades can be adjusted, either automatically or manually, in order to respond efficiently to variations in wind speed and direction.
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variable-pitch propeller (s) (noun), variable-pitch propellers (pl)
A part of a machine in which the angle of the blades of a power-driven shaft can be adjusted to suit different conditions while maintaining the same engine speed.
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