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tailplane

DEFINITIONS OF: tailplane

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n the horizontal airfoil of an aircraft's tail assembly that is fixed and to which the elevator is hinged

Synonyms:
horizontal stabiliser, horizontal stabilizer
Type of:
aerofoil, airfoil, control surface, surface
a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
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