Associations to the word «Aileron»

Wiktionary

AILERON, noun. The hinged part on the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control lateral turns.
AILERON, noun. A half gable, as at the end of a penthouse or of the aisle of a church.
AILERON AUTHORITY, noun. The degree of control that the ailerons can exert over the rolling motion of an aircraft; related to aileron design and airspeed.

Dictionary definition

AILERON, noun. An airfoil that controls lateral motion.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle