Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

control surface

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.73 in modern English

Syllables: con-trol -sur-face
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A moveable surface attached to a machine such as an aircraft or submarine that can be used to control the machine's motion in roll, pitch or yaw.

Example Sentences

"Before flight, it is vital to ensure all control surfaces are clear of obstruction and can move smoothly and freely."

Inflected Forms

control surfaces (plural)

Synonyms

diving plane airfoil aerofoil surface

Questions

What does control surface mean?: A moveable surface attached to a machine such as an aircraft or submarine that can be used to control the machine's motion in roll, pitch or yaw.

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