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trim tabs

trim tabs is the plural of trim tab.

Meaning of trim tab

Noun

trim tab (plural trim tabs)

  1. A control surface set within or attached to a larger control surface that provides trim to obtain a desired attitude without constant inputs to the primary control surfaces (e.g., ailerons and rudders).

Questions about trim tabs

What is trim tabs the plural of?
Trim tabs is the plural of trim tab.

Words near trim tabs in the dictionary

  1. trim lines
  2. trim one's sails
  3. trim parties
  4. trim party
  5. trim tab
  6. trim tabs
  7. trim trail
  8. trim trails
  9. trim up
  10. trim-tram
  11. trim-trams

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