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high-lift device

high-lift device noun: a mechanical device or control surface which, when deployed or activated, increases the lift generated by an aircraft, allowing it to fly at lower airspeeds.

Noun

high-lift device (plural high-lift devices)

  1. A mechanical device or control surface which, when deployed or activated, increases the lift generated by an aircraft, allowing it to fly at lower airspeeds.

Forms of high-lift device

pluralhigh-lift devices

Questions about high-lift device

What does high-lift device mean?
High-lift device means a mechanical device or control surface which, when deployed or activated, increases the lift generated by an aircraft, allowing it to fly at lower airspeeds.
What part of speech is high-lift device?
High-lift device is a noun.
What is the plural of high-lift device?
The plural of high-lift device is high-lift devices.

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