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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   British standard form of airfoil. British, alt-of, standard

   "We may look upon this figure as representing in section a theoretical wing-form, or aerofoil"

2. 2
   a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

airfoilairfoilcontrol surfacesurface

Example

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"We may look upon this figure as representing in section a theoretical wing-form, or aerofoil"

Etymology

From aero- + foil.

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