aileron
Translation
aileron
Examples
The pilot used the ailerons to bank the plane.
The pilot used the ailerons to bank the plane.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) aileron((s)) a specific part of a plane The ailerons control the roll of the aircraft.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flap, rudder, elevator (other control surfaces)
Etymology
From French 'aileron', diminutive of 'aile' (wing). It literally means 'little wing'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'little wing' (aileron) on the main wing of an aeroplane.