October 28, 2006
airfoil
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DEFINITION: (noun) A part or surface, such as a wing, propeller blade, or rudder, whose shape and orientation control stability, direction, lift, thrust, or propulsion.
SYNONYMS: control surface, surface, aerofoil.
USAGE: The pilot knew they were in trouble when he noticed that the damaged airfoil was failing to produce lift.
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