elevons
elevons is the plural of elevon.
Meaning of elevon
Noun
elevon (plural elevons)
- A movable surface at the trailing edge of a tailless airplane (such as the space shuttle) that provides pitch and roll control.
- Synonyms:
- ailevator
Questions about elevons
- What is elevons the plural of?
- Elevons is the plural of elevon.
Words near elevons in the dictionary
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