control surface
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control surface
noun control surfaces
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A moveable surface attached to a machine such as an aircraft or submarine that can be used to control the machine's motion in roll, pitch or yaw.
Before flight, it is vital to ensure all control surfaces are clear of obstruction and can move smoothly and freely.
Similar: diving plane
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noun aeronautics
| Deutsch | Steuerfläche |
|---|---|
| Italiano | superficie di controllo, timone, timone di direzione (verticale), timone di profondità (orizzontale) |
| Română | suprafață de control |
Talk about this word "control surface." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/control%20surface. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. control surface. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/control%20surface "control surface." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/control%20surface.Cite this
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title = {control surface},
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year = {2026},
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