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trim tab

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A control surface set within or attached to a larger control surface that provides trim to obtain a desired attitude without constant inputs to the primary control surfaces (e.g., ailerons and rudders).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, nautical, physical-sciences, transport

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5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 配平片 (pèipíngpiàn) — control surface
  • Chinese Mandarin: 調整片 /调整片 (tiáozhěngpiàn) — control surface
  • Finnish: kevityslaippa — control surface
  • French: compensateur — control surface
  • German: Trimmruder — control surface