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aileron

aileron

English

Drawing of an airplane wing showing the aileron.

Noun

aileron (plural ailerons)

  1. The hinged part on the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control lateral turns.
  2. A half gable, as at the end of a penthouse or of the aisle of a church.

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛl.ʁɔ̃/

Noun

aileron m (plural ailerons)

  1. (anatomy) fin (of some fish)
  2. (anatomy) flipper (of penguins and other animals)
  3. Aileron.
  4. spoiler (of an automobile)

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Noun

aileron m (plural ailerons)

  1. aileron (hinged part on trailing edge of airplane wing)