tailplane en · NOUN
Etymology
From tail + plane.
Meanings
- A horizontal airfoil, at the rear of an aircraft, to which the elevator is attached; usually associated with the tailfin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tailplanes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
foreplane · vertical stabiliser · vertical stabilizer · mainplane
Synonyms
horizontal stabiliser · horizontal stabilizer
Translations (2)
nl stabilo (horizontal airfoil at the rear of an aircraft) · fi korkeusvakain (horizontal airfoil at the rear of an aircraft)