aileron

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈeɪlərɒn/

Noun

The hinged part on the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control longitudinal turns. / (architecture) A half gable, as at the end of a penthouse or of the aisle of a church.

Japanese Meaning

飛行機の翼の後縁にある可動部分。縦旋回を制御するために用いられる。 / 建築用語として、ペントハウスの端や教会の脇廊の端に見られる半切妻状の部分。

What is this buttons?

During the pre-flight check, the pilot carefully inspected the aileron to ensure it moved freely.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

事前点検で、パイロットはロールを制御する主翼後縁の可動式制御面（補助翼）が自由に動くかどうかを注意深く確認した。

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Sense（1）

The hinged part on the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control longitudinal turns.

Sense（2）

(architecture) A half gable, as at the end of a penthouse or of the aisle of a church.

ailerons

（ plural ）

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