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Meanings of Whittle in English

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frank whittle

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

        frank whittle

        Cut small bits or pare shavings from.

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              Examples for "Frank Whittle"
              Examples for "Frank Whittle"
              1
              The world's first jet engine was developed by Frank Whittle from 1930.
              The Irish Times
              2
              The government might herald Silicon Roundabout, but the next Frank Whittle won't be found in Shoreditch.
              The Guardian
              3
              Tells about fan jets, invented by Sir Frank Whittle, which can handle larger masses of air than normal jet engines.
              The new yorker
              Usage of Whittle in English
              1
              When we were done with the meal, Whittle set us to work.
              Savage
              2
              Every now and then, Whittle'd say something I couldn't quite make out.
              Savage
              3
              Besides, there was slim chance I'd be able to find Whittle tonight.
              Savage
              4
              He didn't want any evidence left around to upset Whittle, I reckon.
              Savage
              5
              While Shadow is more laconic, Whittle's physical presence looms in every frame.
              News.com.au
              6
              Peter Whittle is one of 12 candidates hoping to succeed Boris Johnson.
              BBC
              7
              I'd gotten clear of Whittle, and that was what counted the most.
              Savage
              8
              Actress and Singer, Annie Whittle is Jesse's guest on Bookmarks this week.
              Radio NZ
              9
              Professor Stephen Whittle has been campaigning for transgender rights since the 1970s.
              BBC
              10
              One is Peter Whittle, Nuttall's former deputy and arguably the best-known candidate.
              The Guardian
              11
              Maybe Patrick had already made up his mind to go for Whittle.
              Savage
              12
              The world's first jet engine was developed by Frank Whittle from 1930.
              The Irish Times
              13
              Jenny Whittle is Kent county council cabinet member for specialist children's services.
              The Guardian
              14
              Another reception was given us at the residence of Dr. Ewing Whittle.
              Eighty Years and More; Reminiscences 1815-1897
              15
              Such large-scale busts were infrequent and orchestrated mostly to satisfy Travis Whittle.
              The last page
              16
              He stood there, blinking, and Whittle laughed, and Trudy went down below.
              Savage
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