aerofoil

[ air-uh-foil ]

noun

, British.

1. airfoil.

aerofoil

/ ˈɛəˌfɔɪl; ˈɛərəʊˌfɔɪl /

noun

1. a cross section of an aileron, wing, tailplane, or rotor blade

Word History and Origins

Origin of aerofoil¹

aero- + foil ²

Example Sentences

The flexing or bending of an aerofoil out of its normal shape.

From Project Gutenberg

These outstretched wings are often called aerofoil surfaces.

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This term denotes that the aerofoil has such a curved transverse section.

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Gap is the vertical distance between one aerofoil and the one which is immediately above it.

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The width of an aerofoil is the distance from the front to the rear edge, allowing for camber.

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