rolleron

English

a rolleron

Etymology

Blend of roll +‎ aileron

Noun

rolleron (plural rollerons)

1. (aviation) An aerodynamic control surface device, used to control against unwanted rolling (rotation) about the axis of movement. The moving wingtip is self-gyro-stabilized with a rolling bladed wheel catching the airstream, providing the gyroscopic moment.

Hypernyms

• aileron

 

Coordinate terms

• fin
• strake
• tail
• winglet

 

Related terms

• aileron
• elevon
• flaperon
• roll
• roller
• rudderon
• spoileron