| Term | Definition |
|
drone |
monotonous humming sound |
|
rudder |
control used to turn a plane |
|
slewed |
turned, as on a pivot |
|
tundra |
barren, frozen plain |
|
bushplane |
small aircraft |
|
spasm |
sudden, sometimes painful contraction of the muscles |
|
coma |
unconciousness with lack of response |
|
throttle |
lever that controls the amount of fuel |
|
vague |
unclear, not specific |
|
clammy |
damp and somewhat cool and sticky |
|
agony |
very strong physical or emotional pain |
|
abating |
lessening |
|
hummocks |
small hills |
|
altimeter |
aircraft instrument that measures altitude |
|
turbulence |
choppiness |