Aileron

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A hinged control flap on an aircraft wing that governs the rolling motion and lateral balance of the aircraft.

“The pilot deflected the aileron to bank the aircraft smoothly into a left turn.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈeɪlərɒn/

Syllables

ai·ler·on

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Anagrams of Aileron

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alienor

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