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Flaperon.
Flaperon - as a noun
An aircraft control surface at the trailing edge of a wing that acts as an aileron (controlling movement around the longitudinal axis) and a flap (changing the chord line of the wing, thus affecting the angle of attack).
Example Sentences
"The flaperon is an aerodynamic control surface that combines aspects of both flaps and ailerons."
"The investigators found a piece of wreckage believed to be the flaperon of the missing aircraft."
"The pilot used the flaperon to increase the lift and reduce the aircraft's landing distance."
"During the flight, the flaperon became stuck in the downward position, causing control issues."
"The aircraft's flaperons are electronically controlled, allowing for precise adjustments in flight."
Word Game Points
Is FLAPERON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flaperon is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FLAPERON has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is FLAPERON a valid Words With Friends word?
No, flaperon is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordFLAPERON is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is FLAPERON a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flaperon is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFLAPERON has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
