SIR FRANK WHITTLE

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Meaning:

English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996)

Synonyms:

Frank Whittle; Sir Frank Whittle; Whittle

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Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

aeronautical engineer (an engineer concerned with the design and construction of aircraft)

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