rolleron

noun

rolleron

noun

Etymology Blend of roll + aileron.

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Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An aerodynamic control surface device, used to control against unwanted rolling (rotation) about the axis of movement. The moving wingtip is self-gyro-stabilized with a rolling bladed wheel catching the airstream, providing the gyroscopic moment.

Related terms
aileron, elevon, flaperon, roll, roller, rudderon, spoileron
Hypernyms
aileron
Coordinate terms
fin, strake, tail, winglet

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