aileron — meaning in English
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English meaning
- canard noun A false or misleading report or story, especially if deliberately so.
- fin noun One of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.
- flipper noun A wide, flat limb used for swimming, found on animals such as whales, seals, and turtles.
- spoiler noun A piece of information that reveals a plot twist or ending before someone experiences it themselves.
Senses
aileron is used for these senses in English:
- aileron The hinged part on the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control longitudinal turns.
- canard (transport, engineering, by extension) Any small winglike structure on a vehicle, usually used for stabilization.
- fin (ichthyology, zootomy) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
- flipper In marine mammals such as whales (or other aquatic animals such as sea turtles), a wide, flat limb adapted for swimming.
- skeg (nautical) A fin-like structure to the rear of the keel of a vessel that supports the rudder and protects a propeller.
- spoiler (automotive) A device to reduce lift and increase downforce.
canard — full definition
- noun A false or misleading report or story, especially if deliberately so.
- noun A type of aircraft in which the primary horizontal control and stabilization surfaces are in front of the main wing.
- noun A horizontal control and stabilization surface located in front of the main wing of an aircraft.
- noun Any small winglike structure on a vehicle, usually used for stabilization.
fin — full definition
- noun One of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.
- noun A rigid, blade-like part sticking out from an aircraft, rocket, or vehicle to help it stay stable or steer.
- noun A flipper worn on the foot for swimming or diving.