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English noun: aerofoil

1. aerofoil (artifact) a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight


Synonymsairfoil, control surface, surface


Broader (hypernym)device


Narrower (hyponym)aileron, elevator, flap, flaps, horizontal stabiliser, horizontal stabilizer, rotary wing, rotor blade, rudder, spoiler, spoiler, stabilizer, tailplane, vertical tail, wing


Part holonymleading edge, trailing edge









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