Airfoil: meaning, definitions and examples
🛩️
airfoil
[ ˈerˌfɔɪl ]
aviation
An airfoil is a structure designed to provide lift when air flows over it.
Examples of usage
- The shape of an airfoil is crucial for the performance of an aircraft.
- Airfoils are essential components of airplane wings.
Translations
Translations of the word "airfoil" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aerofólio
🇮🇳 वायुपत्रक
🇩🇪 Flügelprofil
🇮🇩 profil aerodinamis
🇺🇦 аеропрофіль
🇵🇱 profil aerodynamiczny
🇯🇵 翼型
🇫🇷 profil aérodynamique
🇪🇸 perfil aerodinámico
🇹🇷 aeroprofil
🇰🇷 익형
🇸🇦 جناح الطائرة
🇨🇿 aerodynamický profil
🇸🇰 aerodynamický profil
🇨🇳 翼型
🇸🇮 aerodinamični profil
🇮🇸 loftform
🇰🇿 аэродинамикалық профиль
🇬🇪 აეროპროფილი
🇦🇿 aeroprofil
🇲🇽 perfil aerodinámico
Etymology
The concept of the airfoil dates back to the early days of aviation when pioneers like the Wright brothers experimented with different wing shapes to achieve lift. The understanding of aerodynamics and the development of airfoils have played a crucial role in the advancement of aviation technology, allowing aircraft to fly more efficiently and safely.
See also: air, airborne, aircraft, airdrop, airfield, airflow, airiness, airing, airline, airman, airplane, airs, airship, airspace, airstrike, airstrip, airtight, airway, airy.