Aileron (Noun)
Meaning
An airfoil that controls lateral motion.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The aileron on the right wing was damaged in the landing accident and had to be replaced before the plane could fly again.
- The pilot moved the control stick to the left to activate the left aileron and turn the plane in that direction.
- The small plane's aileron was made of lightweight aluminum alloy to minimize weight and maximize control.
- As the plane rolled, the left aileron rose and the right aileron fell to counteract the motion and level the wings.
- The flight instructor explained to the student how the aileron works to control roll and prevent the plane from tilting.