Airfoil — synonyms, definition

1. airfoil (Noun) N. Amer

3 synonyms
aerofoil control surface surface
1 definition

airfoil (Noun) — A device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight.

1 type of
device
15 types
aileron elevator flap flaps horizontal stabiliser horizontal stabilizer rotary wing rotor blade rudder spoiler stabiliser stabilizer tailplane vertical tail wing
2 parts
leading edge trailing edge