aileron

Noun

Meaning

an airfoil that controls lateral motion

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

pinion flyer flying wing sail canvas screw feather flap paddle oar aeroplane appendage airfoil flaps
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Antonyms

base

Hypernyms

surface airfoil aerofoil control surface

Anagrams

alienor alerion Loraine

Examples

The aileron had been conceived of as early as 1868 by British inventor M.P.W. Boulton and was also created independently by Robert Esnault-Pelterie and several others. Source: Internet

The aircraft again sustained damage to the port aileron, shrapnel to the fuselage and a fuel tank. Source: Internet

There were also problems with aileron control cylinders, electrical connectors, and engine compartment fires. Source: Internet

The starboard wing was extensively damaged, the pilot had insufficient aileron power, and both airspeed indications were highly inaccurate. Source: Internet

The window in the floor of the cockpit was reinforced and four, rather than the previous three, aileron hinges were installed. Source: Internet

William Blair reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Aileron Therapeutics in a report on Friday, April 24th. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

ailantus ailavator Aileen aileron authority aileron roll aileron trim tab