Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

trim tab

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.62 in modern English

Syllables: trim tab
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A control surface set within or attached to a larger control surface that provides trim to obtain a desired attitude without constant inputs to the primary control surfaces (e.g., ailerons and rudders).

Inflected Forms

trim tabs (plural)

Questions

What does trim tab mean?: A control surface set within or attached to a larger control surface that provides trim to obtain a desired attitude without constant inputs to the primary control surfaces (e.g., ailerons and rudders).

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