Control Surface (Noun)
Meaning
A device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The control surface on the wing of the airplane is responsible for controlling the roll of the aircraft during flight.
- The ailerons are a type of control surface that are used to control the roll of an airplane.
- The rudder is a control surface located on the tail of an airplane that is used to control the direction of the aircraft.
- The elevator is a control surface on an airplane that is used to control the pitch of the aircraft.
- The flaps are a type of control surface on an airplane that are used to increase lift during takeoff and landing.