tailplane

/ˌteɪlˈpleɪn/
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Definitions of tailplane
  1. noun
    the horizontal airfoil of an aircraft's tail assembly that is fixed and to which the elevator is hinged
    synonyms: horizontal stabiliser, horizontal stabilizer
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    type of:
    aerofoil, airfoil, control surface, surface
    a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
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