"high-lift device" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: high-lift devices [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} high-lift device (plural high-lift devices)
  1. (aviation) A mechanical device or control surface which, when deployed or activated, increases the lift generated by an aircraft, allowing it to fly at lower airspeeds. Wikipedia link: high-lift device Categories (topical): Aviation Hyponyms: flap, slat
    Sense id: en-high-lift_device-en-noun-sz-7cDOM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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