aileron

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Aileron

Pronunciation[change]

IPA ^(key): /ˈeɪlərɒn/

Noun[change]

Singular
aileron

Plural
ailerons

Drawing of an airplane wing showing the aileron.

The aileron is the hinged part on the trailing edge of an airplane wing, it is used to control longitudinal turns.

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