aerodyne

/ɛrəˈdaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A wing or airfoil, especially of a plane or glider, that generates lift by the air flowing over it.

“The aerodyne design of the new aircraft greatly improved its overall efficiency.”

2. noun

A device or structure that produces a stream of air or gas, especially for lifting or propelling an object.

“The aerodyne system was used to cool the computer chips in the data center.”

Synonyms

  • airfoil
  • foil
  • wing

Antonyms

  • aileron