Definition of Airfoil in English :

Define Airfoil in English

Airfoil meaning in English

Meaning of Airfoil in English

Pronunciation of Airfoil in English

Airfoil pronunciation in English

Pronounce Airfoil in English

Airfoil

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Noun

1. aerofoil, airfoil, control surface, surface

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

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Airfoil

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noun
US and Canadian
a cross section of an aileron, wing, tailplane, or rotor blade
. Also called: aerofoil

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Airfoil

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noun
1. 
a part with a flat or curved surface, as a wing, rudder, etc., specifically designed to keep an aircraft up or control its movements by reacting to the air through which it moves
2. 
a similar winglike surface designed to improve stability for high-speed cars and boats; spoiler

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Airfoil

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n.
A part or surface, such as a wing, propeller blade, or rudder, that interacts with a flow of air to provide stability, rotation, lift, or thrust.

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