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variable-pitch (s) (noun), variable-pitches (pl)
A type of wind turbine: The attack angle of the variable-pitch 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 a mechanical device that rotates in a machine: A variable-pitch propeller is 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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