About The Word Aerofoil

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Aerofoil

Aerofoil Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Aerofoil?
[n] a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
Synonyms | Synonyms for Aerofoil: airfoil | control surface | surface Related Terms | Find terms related to Aerofoil: See Also | aileron | device | elevator | flap | flaps | horizontal stabiliser | horizontal stabilizer | leading edge | rotary wing | rotor blade | rudder | spoiler | stabilizer | tailplane | trailing edge | vertical tail | wing Aerofoil In Webster's Dictionary \A"["e]r*o*foil`\, n. [A["e]ro- + foil.]
A plane or arched surface for sustaining bodies by its
movement through the air; a spread wing, as of a bird.
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