sustentrice

Definitions of sustentrice
  1. noun
    a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
    synonyms: plan de sustentation
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    types:
    gouverne
    a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
    aile
    one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane
    type of:
    appareil, outil
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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