Glossary
What is maximum take-off mass?
The heaviest the aircraft may be at the start of the takeoff roll. A limit set for the type and, in some countries, capped further by the category the aircraft is registered in.
Also called MTOM, MTOW
That is the whole entry for now. The longer version, with the mechanics and worked examples, is still to be written. See autorotation for how those read once they exist.