Tragflügel, Flugzeugbauteil; dient zur Erzeugung einer der Schwerkraft entgegenwirkenden Luftkraft (Auftrieb) auf dynam. Weg.
A device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight; SYN. aerofoil, control surface, surface.
Section through aircraft wing, etc.
1. A unit of military aircraft.
2. One of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane.