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ruddervator

noun
rud·​der·​va·​tor
variants: or less commonly ruddevator \ ˈrədə(r)ˌvātə(r) \
plural -s

Definition of ruddervator

: a movable airfoil at the trailing edge of a vee tail designed to perform the functions of both a rudder and an elevator

First Known Use of ruddervator

1945, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ruddervator

blend of rudder and elevator

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