Visual meaning of 'ailerons' - Social Visual Dictionary

noun

The hinged part on the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control longitudinal turns.

Examples:

"The pilot adjusted the ailerons, causing the plane to bank smoothly to the left. "

vehicle technical machine part technology

noun

A half gable, as at the end of a penthouse or of the aisle of a church.

Examples:

"The small church featured ailerons at the end of each aisle, providing extra support to the roof and adding a decorative touch to the building's exterior. "

architecture part

Related Words

trailing/ˈtreɪlɪŋ/

To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).

adjusted/əˈdʒʌstɪd/

To modify.

building/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

providing/pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

decorative/ˈdɛkɹətɪv/

A plant, tile, etc. intended for use as decoration.

Visual illustration for the word "penthouse" - An outhouse or other structure (especially one with a sloping roof) attached to the outside wall of a building, sometimes as protection from the weather.

penthouse/ˈpɛnthaʊs/

An outhouse or other structure (especially one with a sloping roof) attached to the outside wall of a building, sometimes as protection from the weather.

support/səˈpɔːt/ /səˈpɔɹt/

(sometimes attributive) Something which supports.

featured/ˈfiːtʃərd/ /ˈfiːtʃərd/

To ascribe the greatest importance to something within a certain context.

smoothly/ˈsmuːðli/

In a smooth manner

airplane/ˈɛəpleɪn/ /ˈɛəɹˌpleɪ̯n/

A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.

exterior/ɛkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɛkˈstɪɹiɚ/

The outside part, parts or surface of something.

longitudinal/lɔŋɡəˈt͡ʃʉːdənəl/ /ˌlɒŋɡɪˈtjuːdɪnl/ /ˌlɑndʒəˈtuːdənəl/

Any longitudinal piece, as in shipbuilding etc.