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Wankel

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[wahng-kuhl, wang-, vahng-kuhl] / ˈwɑŋ kəl, ˈwæŋ-, ˈvɑŋ kəl /

noun

  1. Felix 1902–88, German engineer: inventor of rotary engine.


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In the Constitution Avenue lobby, near the information booth, is a cast of the skull of the Wankel T. rex — the one on display in all its glory upstairs.

From Washington Post • Jun. 5, 2019

Digging with a garden shovel and jackknife, Kathy Wankel unearthed a complete T rex arm.

From The Guardian • Jan. 1, 2019

To land those expert nurses, Wankel said the hospital has offered $10,000 bonuses, but they are still looking for more.

From Washington Times • May 12, 2018

He added in a joint statement with the organisation's president Robert E Wankel: "The combination of this show and Bette Midler has proven irresistible to theatregoers."

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2016

Laura Wankel, the university’s vice president for student affairs, issued a statement Wednesday saying the university conducted an investigation into the matter and found “no student in violation” of university policy.

From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2011