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airfoils

|air-foils|

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/ˈɛrˌfɔɪlz/

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/ˈeəˌfɔɪlz/

(airfoil)

wing shape

Base Form	Plural
airfoil	airfoils

Etymology

Etymology Information

'airfoil' originates from the combination of 'air' and 'foil', where 'foil' refers to a thin sheet or leaf of metal.

Historical Evolution

'foil' changed from the Old French word 'foille' and eventually became the modern English word 'foil'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'foil' meant 'a thin sheet of metal', but over time it evolved to include the concept of a shape designed to produce lift.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a structure with a curved surface designed to give the most favorable ratio of lift to drag in flight, used as the basic form of the wings, fins, and tailplanes of most aircraft.

The design of the airfoils is crucial for the aircraft's performance.

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Last updated: 2025/06/08 00:06