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rudder vs control surface

control surface vs rudder

rudder and control surface both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rudder Yes No No No
control surface Yes No No No
As nouns, control surface is a hypernym of rudder; that is, control surface is a word with a broader meaning than rudder:
  • rudder: a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
  • control surface: a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
Other hypernyms of rudder include aerofoil, airfoil, surface.
rudder (noun) control surface (noun)
(nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
Difference between rudder and control surface

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