sideslip
2 synonyms for sideslip, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A flying manoeuvre using opposite rudder and aileron controls to move the aircraft sideways while keeping its heading unchanged.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from side and slip.
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