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aileron in Dutch

aileron in Dutch is rolroer, aileron — aileron means an aileron is a hinged flap on the back edge of an aircraft wing that the pilot moves to control the plane's roll.

aileron in Dutch

rolroer
noun
The hinged part on the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control longitudinal turns.
aileron
noun
The hinged part on the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control longitudinal turns.

What does "aileron" mean?

  1. noun An aileron is a hinged flap on the back edge of an aircraft wing that the pilot moves to control the plane's roll.
    "The pilot eased the stick to the left, and the aileron on that wing tilted downward."
  2. noun In architecture, an aileron is a half gable, seen for instance where a penthouse roof slopes down or beside a church's aisle.
    "The old church roof had a small aileron above the side aisle."
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aileron in a sentence

  • The pilot eased the stick to the left, and the aileron on that wing tilted downward.
  • A jammed aileron can make an aircraft very difficult to bank.
  • The old church roof had a small aileron above the side aisle.
  • An aileron finished off the sloping end of the penthouse roof.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "aileron" in Dutch?
"aileron" in Dutch is rolroer, aileron. aileron means: An aileron is a hinged flap on the back edge of an aircraft wing that the pilot moves to control the plane's roll.
How do you use "aileron" in a sentence?
Example: "The pilot eased the stick to the left, and the aileron on that wing tilted downward." In Dutch, "aileron" is rolroer, aileron.
Are there other ways to say "aileron" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "aileron": rolroer, aileron.
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