Aileron: meaning, definitions and examples

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aileron

 

[ ˈeɪlərɒn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

aviation

A hinged surface in the trailing edge of an aircraft wing, used to control lateral balance.

Synonyms

flap, wing control surface

Examples of usage

  • The pilot adjusted the ailerons to bank the airplane to the left.
  • The ailerons help the pilot to control the roll of the aircraft.

Translations

Translations of the word "aileron" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aileron

🇮🇳 एलीरॉन

🇩🇪 Querruder

🇮🇩 aileron

🇺🇦 елерон

🇵🇱 lotka

🇯🇵 補助翼 (ほじょよく)

🇫🇷 aileron

🇪🇸 alerón

🇹🇷 elevon

🇰🇷 보조익

🇸🇦 جنيح

🇨🇿 křidélko

🇸🇰 krídelko

🇨🇳 副翼 (fùyì)

🇸🇮 krilce

🇮🇸 vængstýri

🇰🇿 элерон

🇬🇪 ელერონი

🇦🇿 elevon

🇲🇽 alerón

Etymology

The term 'aileron' originates from the French word 'aile', meaning wing. Ailerons were first introduced by the Wright brothers in their pioneering aircraft designs. These control surfaces revolutionized aviation by allowing pilots to control the lateral balance of the aircraft, enabling more precise maneuverability in flight.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,368, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.