rolleron

rolleron

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
English roll
Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ-?
Proto-Indo-European *-os
Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱs-der.
Proto-Italic *aksis
Latin axis
Latin *axla
Latin āla
Old French aile
Middle French aisle
French aile
French -er-
Proto-Indo-European *-ōder.
Proto-Indo-European *-Hōder.?
Latin -ō
Frankishinflu.
Old French -on
Middle French -on
French -on
French -eron
French aileronbor.
English aileron
blend
English rolleron

    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.

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