aerosurface
noun
aero·sur·face
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plural aerosurfaces
Definition of aerosurface
: control surface
During re-entry and landing, the orbiter isn't powered by engines. Instead, it flies like a high-tech glider, relying first on its steering jets and then its aerosurfaces to control the airflow around it … — Naples (Florida) Daily News, 20 Feb. 2008
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