Definition of "turboprops" [turboprops]

• Plural form of turboprop. (noun)

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• "This will include cutting more than 250 small domestic aircraft such as turboprops, 50-seat jets and DC9s and adding 100 newer MD90s and two-class regionals."
• "Historically, turboprops "always have had more accidents than jets," James Burin, the foundation's director of technical programs, told the conference, so 2010 "has been a very good year for turboprops""
• "Through the first 10 months of 2010, the foundation listed 15 major accidents involving turboprops flown by airlines, versus 17 major jetliner crashes."