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aerofoil

 

[ ˈɛərəʊfɔɪl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in aviation

An aerofoil is a structure with curved surfaces designed to give the most favorable ratio of lift to drag in flight.

Synonyms

airfoil

Examples of usage

  • The aerofoil shape of an airplane wing helps generate lift.
  • Aerofoils are essential components of aircraft design.
Context #2 | Noun

in engineering

Aerofoil is a structure or surface, such as a wing, propeller blade, or rudder, designed to provide aerodynamic force.

Synonyms

airfoil

Examples of usage

  • The aerofoil design of the turbine blades improves efficiency.
  • Engineers study the characteristics of aerofoils to optimize performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "aerofoil" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aerofólio

🇮🇳 वायुपत्रक

🇩🇪 Tragfläche

🇮🇩 sayap pesawat

🇺🇦 аеропрофіль

🇵🇱 profil aerodynamiczny

🇯🇵 翼型 (よくけい)

🇫🇷 aile

🇪🇸 aerodinámico

🇹🇷 kanat profili

🇰🇷 날개 단면

🇸🇦 جنيح

🇨🇿 profil křídla

🇸🇰 krídlový profil

🇨🇳 翼型 (yìxíng)

🇸🇮 letalski profil

🇮🇸 vængur

🇰🇿 қанат профилі

🇬🇪 ფრთის პროფილი

🇦🇿 qanad profili

🇲🇽 perfil aerodinámico

Etymology

The term 'aerofoil' originated from the combination of 'aero-' (related to air) and 'foil' (referring to a thin, flat sheet or metal). The concept of using aerofoil shapes in aviation and engineering dates back to the early 20th century, with advancements in understanding aerodynamics and the principles of lift and drag.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,503, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.