horizontal tail

/ˈhɔrəˌzɑntl teɪl/
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Other forms: horizontal tails

Definitions of horizontal tail
  1. noun
    the horizontal stabilizer and elevator in the tail assembly of an aircraft
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    type of:
    stabilizer
    airfoil consisting of a device for stabilizing an aircraft
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