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control surfaces

control surfaces is the plural of control surface.

Meaning of control surface

Noun

control surface (plural control surfaces)

  1. A moveable surface attached to a machine such as an aircraft or submarine that can be used to control the machine's motion in roll, pitch or yaw.
    • Before flight, it is vital to ensure all control surfaces are clear of obstruction and can move smoothly and freely.
    Synonyms:
    diving plane

Questions about control surfaces

What is control surfaces the plural of?
Control surfaces is the plural of control surface.

Words near control surfaces in the dictionary

  1. control stick
  2. control sticks
  3. control structure
  4. control structures
  5. control surface
  6. control surfaces
  7. control theories
  8. control theory
  9. control tower
  10. control towers
  11. control unit

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