Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sideslip

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.38 in modern English

Syllables
sideslip
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A flight condition where an aircraft's longitudinal axis is not aligned with its direction of motion relative to the surrounding air.

noun

The angle between an aircraft's longitudinal axis and its direction of motion relative to the surrounding air.

Uncountable

verb

To perform, or place an aircraft in, a sideslip.

Etymology

From side + slip.

Usage

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Questions

What does sideslip mean?
A flight manoeuvre that uses opposing rudder and aileron inputs to move the aircraft sideways without turning it.
Where does sideslip come from?
From side + slip.

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