aerofoil 1
noundomain: artefact
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
Hypernym
device 1
noun
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
Part_meronym
leading edge 1
noun
forward edge of an airfoil
trailing edge 1
noun
the rear edge of an airfoil
EnglishHyponym
aileron 1
noun
an airfoil that controls lateral motion
elevator 2
noun
the airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend
flap 5
noun
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
the horizontal airfoil of an aircraft's tail assembly that is fixed and to which the elevator is hinged
rotor blade 1
noun
the long airfoil that rotates to provide the lift that supports a helicopter in the air
Part_holonym
leading edge 1
noun
forward edge of an airfoil
trailing edge 1
noun
the rear edge of an airfoil
