ALL meanings of aileron
ai·ler·on
A a - countable noun aileron An aileron is a section on the back edge of the wing of an aircraft that can be raised or lowered in order to control the aircraft's movement. 3
- noun aileron a flap hinged to the trailing edge of an aircraft wing to provide lateral control, as in a bank or roll 3
- noun aileron a pilot-controlled airfoil attached to, in, or near the trailing edge of an airplane wing, for controlling the rolling movements of the airplane 3
- noun aileron aircraft's wing flap 1
- noun aileron A hinged surface in the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control lateral balance. 1
- noun aileron Aeronautics. a movable surface, usually near the trailing edge of a wing, that controls the roll of the airframe or effects maneuvers, as banks and the like. 1
- noun aileron a wall at the end of a roof with a single slope, as that of a church aisle. 1
- noun aileron The hinged part on the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control lateral turns. 0
- noun aileron A half gable, as at the end of a penthouse or of the aisle of a church. 0