Elevon

//ˈɛləvɑn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A movable surface at the trailing edge of a tailless airplane (such as the space shuttle) that provides pitch and roll control.

Synonyms

All synonyms
aeroplaneailevatorairplaneparts

Etymology

Blend of elevator + aileron.

Related phrases

space shuttletrailing edge

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