airfoil

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Synonyms

aerofoil, control surface, surface

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
device
Narrower (hyponyms)
aileron, elevator, flap, stabilizer, wing, rudder

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