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foreplane en · NOUN

Etymology

From fore- + plane.

Meanings

  1. A relatively flat surface located well forward of a vehicle's center of gravity used for stability and, when movable, used for steering and attitude control; common on submarines, also used on surface ships and aircraft.

Forms

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foreplanes Number=Plur lexicographic

Coordinates

tailplane · mainplane

Synonyms

bowplane · canard (aeronautical)