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Definition of Control surface
1. Noun. A device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight.
Exact synonyms: Aerofoil, Airfoil, Surface
Specialized synonyms: Aileron, Elevator, Flap, Flaps, Horizontal Stabiliser, Horizontal Stabilizer, Tailplane, Rotary Wing, Rotor Blade, Rudder, Spoiler, Spoiler, Stabilizer, Vertical Tail, Wing
Generic synonyms: Device
Terms within: Leading Edge, Trailing Edge
Specialized synonyms: Aileron, Elevator, Flap, Flaps, Horizontal Stabiliser, Horizontal Stabilizer, Tailplane, Rotary Wing, Rotor Blade, Rudder, Spoiler, Spoiler, Stabilizer, Vertical Tail, Wing
Generic synonyms: Device
Terms within: Leading Edge, Trailing Edge
Definition of Control surface
1. Noun. (context: aeronautics) A moveable surface attached to a machine such as an aircraft or submarine that can be used to control the machine's motion in roll, pitch or yaw. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Control Surface
Literary usage of Control surface
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Manual of Military Aviation by Hollis Leroy Müller (1917)
"This actuates the control surface affected. The censor device can be adjusted to
conform to the flight path of the plane. This type of stabilizer is simple ..."
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