vertical dive

collocation in English

meaningsofverticalanddive

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vertical
adjective
uk
/ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl/us
/ˈvɝː.t̬ə.kəl/
standing or pointing straight up or at an angle of 90° to a horizontal surface ...
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dive
noun
uk
/daɪv/us
/daɪv/
a jump into water with your head going ...
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(Definition ofverticalanddivefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It was certainly not near vertical, as these early aircraft could not withstand the stresses of a sustainedverticaldive.
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In principle, it obviated the need for averticaldive.
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The results showed that averticaldiveinto the wind sighting along the top of rather than through the sight was best.
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It demonstrated good performance and handling, reaching 176 mph (283 km/h) in level flight and 282 mph in averticaldive.
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The ship was seen sinking in averticaldive, stern first.
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It had armoured protection for the pilot and fuel system to attack at low level but lacked dive brakes for averticaldive.
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An eyewitness reported seeing the aircraft emerge from the clouds in averticaldive.
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The wings feature trailing edge terminal speed dive brakes-variable camber flaps that limit theverticaldivespeed to a maximum of 70 knots when the dive brakes are fully deployed.
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The airbrakes or spoilers fitted to gliders often function both as landing aids and to keep the aircraft's speed below its maximum permissible indicated air speed in averticaldive.
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It has a characteristic courtship display which takes place at night when males make vertical dives from considerable heights.
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It had a zero incidence wing, which was perfect for vertical dives as there was no lift from wing or tailplane in a dive.
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