airfoil

/ˈɛrˌfɔɪl/
noun
  1. A surface designed to produce lift or control motion when air flows around it, such as a wing or propeller blade.
    • The bird's wing acts as a natural airfoil during flight.
    • The shape of an airfoil helps an airplane stay in the air.
    • Engineers tested a new airfoil design for the wind turbine.
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