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Elevon

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Elevon"

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Word	Definition
elevatornoun	(Canada, US, Australia, Philippines) A permanent construction with a built-in platform or cab that can be raised and lowered, used to transport people and goods, as between different floors of a building.
ailevatornoun	(aviation) Synonym of elevon.
jetevatornoun	(aerospace) A control surface used to redirect the exhaust from a rocket and thus change its direction of thrust.
ailavatornoun	Alternative form of ailevator. [(aviation) Synonym of elevon.]
aileronnoun	The hinged part on the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control longitudinal turns.
taileronnoun	(aviation) A kind of tailplane or stabilator that can move differentially to perform the roll control function of an aileron.
tailplanenoun	A horizontal airfoil, at the rear of an aircraft, to which the elevator is attached; usually associated with the tailfin.
ruddervatornoun	(aviation) A hinged control surface combining the functions of rudder and elevator.
equalizernoun	(sports) A goal, run, point, etc. that equalizes the score.
elevator authoritynoun	(aviation) The degree of control that the elevators can exert over the pitching motion of an aircraft; related to elevator design and airspeed.
jetavatornoun	Alternative form of jetevator. [(aerospace) A control surface used to redirect the exhaust from a rocket and thus change its direction of thrust.]
horizontal stabilizernoun	(aviation) Synonym of tailplane.
high-lift devicenoun	(aviation) A mechanical device or control surface which, when deployed or activated, increases the lift generated by an aircraft, allowing it to fly at lower airspeeds.
vertical stabilizernoun	(aviation) The fin on the tail of an aircraft; it includes the rudder on its trailing edge.
flapnoun	Anything broad and flexible that hangs loose, or that is attached by one side or end and is easily moved.
stabilatornoun	A one-piece horizontal tailplane, used especially on high-speed aircraft.
control surfacenoun	(aeronautics) A moveable surface attached to a machine such as an aircraft or submarine that can be used to control the machine's motion in roll, pitch or yaw.
droopnoun	Something which is limp or sagging.
trim tabnoun	(aviation, nautical) A control surface set within or attached to a larger control surface that provides trim to obtain a desired attitude without constant inputs to the primary control surfaces (e.g., ailerons and rudders).
frise aileronnoun	(aviation) A kind of aileron that pivots on an offset hinge when pressure is applied to the control wheel or control stick, so as to project the leading edge of the aileron into the airflow and generate drag.