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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 49% | 8 | Part of the wing between the leading edge and the trailing edge | |
3 | 43% | 11 | Adjustable surface on the trailing edge of an aircraft wing used to increase lift during landing | |
Hinged Surface On Trailing Edge Of Planes Wing Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "AILERON" which means:
- noun
- • An airfoil that controls lateral motion
An example sentence would be:
- • "The pilot adjusted the ailerons to control the roll of the aircraft."
- • "During takeoff, the ailerons help in maintaining the plane's stability."
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1 | Adjustable surface on the trailing edge of an aircraft wing used to increase lift during landing | |
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13 Nov 2001 | The Guardian Quick / 13 Nov 2001 |
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28 May 2018 | New York Times / 28 May 2018 |
5 | Hinged part of a plane's wing
The Guardian Quick -
12 Jan 2018 | The Guardian Quick / 12 Jan 2018 |
6 | Part of the wing between the leading edge and the trailing edge | |
7 | Wing-to-wing measure
New York Times -
01 Feb 2004 | New York Times / 01 Feb 2004 |