taileron

noun

taileron

noun

UK /ˈteɪləɹɒn/ · US /ˈteɪləɹɑn/

Etymology Blend of tail + aileron.

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Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A kind of tailplane or stabilator that can move differentially to perform the roll control function of an aileron.

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