ipersostentatore — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
ipersostentatore is used for these senses in English:
- flap (aviation) A hinged surface on the trailing edge of the wings of an aeroplane, used to increase lift and drag.
- slat (aviation) A control surface that extends forwards and downwards from the leading edge of a wing, leaving a gap between it and the leading edge, in order to modify the airflow around the wing so as to allow flight at a higher angle of attack without stalling, lowering the aircraft's stall speed.
flap — full definition
- noun A flat piece attached along one edge that can hang loose or swing, such as on an envelope, pocket, or tent.
- noun A hinged panel on an aircraft wing used to control lift.
- noun (informal) A sudden fuss, panic, or scandal.
- verb To move up and down or back and forth, especially a wing or something loose.
slat — full definition
- noun A thin, narrow strip or bar of wood (lath), metal, or plastic.
- noun A control surface that extends forwards and downwards from the leading edge of a wing, leaving a gap between it and the leading edge, in order to modify the airflow around the wing so as to allow flight at a higher angle of attack without stalling, lowering the aircraft's stall speed.
- noun A thin piece of stone; a slate.
- noun A drop (of rain or water), a splash.