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aileron
noun [C] /ˈeɪ.lə.rɒn/
/-rɑːn/ specializedDefinition
(Definition of aileron noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -nosed suffix
- autopilot noun
- barf bag noun
- canopy noun (OF AIRCRAFT)
- cockpit noun
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