tailplane

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Synonyms: sailplane, airplane, tailplanes, triplane, taxiplane, taillage

Antonyms: sailplane, airplane, tailplanes, triplane, taxiplane, taillage

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Noun

1. A [[horizontal]] [[airfoil]], at the rear of an aircraft, to which the [[elevator]] is attached; usually associated with the [[tailfin]].

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