airfoil

noun

air·foil ˈer-ˌfȯi(-ə)l

: a body (such as an airplane wing or propeller blade) designed to provide a desired reaction force when in motion relative to the surrounding air

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The Austrian and another wingsuit jumper, Andreas Podlipnik, developed six airfoil prototypes over six years, testing them at an indoor wind tunnel in Stockholm, before deciding on one that would be optimal—at least theoretically—for the wingsuit. —

Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024 Note the airfoil, which is a specific wing shape that helps keep a plane in the air. —

Craig Merrett, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024 Lower pressure is created on the top of the airfoil compared to the pressure on the bottom. —

Craig Merrett, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024 This differs substantially from conventional aircraft, which rely on airfoils—structures designed to generate lift. —

Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 4 Jan. 2023 See all Example Sentences for airfoil