Meaning airfoil
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airfoil1922, U.S. form of aerofoil.
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airfoilThe shape of any flying surface, but principally a wing, as seen in side-view ("cross-section"). Its characteristics are Center of Pressure (CP), DRAG (CD), LIFT (CL), Lift-Drag Ratio (L/D), [..]
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airfoilAn object with a special shape that is designed to produce lift efficiently when the object is moved through the air. For example, the cross-section of a wing is an airfoil.
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airfoilThe shape of any flying surface, but principally a wing, as seen in side view ("cross-section"). Its characteristics are Center of Pressure (CP), DRAG (CD), LIFT (CL), Lift-Drag Ratio (L/D), [..]
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airfoilAny surface such as an airplane wing, aileron, or rudder designed to obtain a useful reaction from the air moving past it.
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airfoil(n) a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
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airfoilThe cross section profile of the leeward side of a wind generator blade. Designed to give low drag and good lift. Also found on an airplane wing.
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airfoilThe shape of the blade cross-section, which for most modern horizontal-axis wind turbines is designed to enhance the lift and improve turbine performance.
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airfoilA structure that creates lift when air flows around it (like a bird's wing.)
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airfoilAny surface, such as an airplane wing, aileron or rudder, designed to obtain a useful reaction from the air moving past it.
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airfoilThe shape of the wing when looking at its profile. Usually a raindrop type shape.
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airfoilThe shape of the wing when looking at its profile. Usually a teardrop shape.
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airfoil1. Sword used for dueling in flight. Often used to settle disputes between crew members and passengers. 2. What pilots wrap their sandwiches in.
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airfoilCurved wing or blade surface designed to produce lift when air passes over it.
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airfoilA surface, such as an airplane wing, shaped to produce more lift than resistance when driven through the air.
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airfoilA structure shaped to obtain an aerodynamic reaction in the air, thus affecting the performance of the aircraft.
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airfoilANY SURFACE, SUCH AS AN AIRPLANE WING, DESIGNED TO OBTAIN REACTION FROM THE AIR THROUGH WHICH IT MOVES
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