Aircraft Control Surfaces

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noun a type of aircraft control surface that combines aspects of both flaps and ailerons

  • The investigation into the plane crash focused on the damage to the flaperon.
  • I heard they found a piece of the flaperon washed up on the beach.
  • The mechanic said the flaperon was totally busted.
  • Her emotions were like a flaperon, constantly changing and adjusting to the situation.