"elevon" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɛləvɒn/ Forms: elevons [plural]
Etymology: Blend of elevator + aileron Etymology templates: {{blend|en|elevator|aileron}} Blend of elevator + aileron Head templates: {{en-noun}} elevon (plural elevons)
  1. (aviation) A movable surface at the trailing edge of a tailless airplane (such as the space shuttle) that provides pitch and roll control. Wikipedia link: elevon Categories (topical): Aviation Synonyms: ailevator Related terms: flaperon, rudderon, spoileron Translations (Translations): elevon [masculine] (Czech), elevone [masculine] (Italian)

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