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Entenflügler — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • canard noun A story or rumor that is untrue, often spread on purpose to mislead people.

Senses

Entenflügler is used for these senses in English:

  • canard (aviation) A type of aircraft in which the primary horizontal control and stabilization surfaces are in front of the main wing.

canard — full definition

  1. noun A story or rumor that is untrue, often spread on purpose to mislead people.
  2. noun An aircraft design where the main steering and balancing surfaces sit ahead of the wings, not behind them.
  3. noun A small flat wing-like part fitted near the nose of a plane to help steer and balance it.
  4. noun A small wing-shaped fitting on a vehicle that helps keep it steady.
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