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trim tab

trim tab
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [trim tab]
    • /trɪm tæb/
    • /trɪm tæb/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trim tab]
    • /trɪm tæb/

Definition of trim tab words

  • noun trim tab an independently controlled tab set in the trailing edge of a control surface, as an elevator, aileron, or rudder, to hold it in a position suitable for stabilizing the aircraft in a flight attitude. 1

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Parts of speech for Trim tab

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

trim tab popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

trim tab usage trend in Literature

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