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spoiler vs airfoil

airfoil vs spoiler

spoiler and airfoil both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spoiler Yes No No No
airfoil Yes No No No
As nouns, airfoil is a hypernym of spoiler; that is, airfoil is a word with a broader meaning than spoiler:
  • spoiler: a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag
  • airfoil: 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 spoiler include aerofoil, control surface, surface.
As nouns, airfoil is a hypernym of spoiler; that is, airfoil is a word with a broader meaning than spoiler:
  • spoiler: an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds
  • airfoil: 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 spoiler include aerofoil, control surface, surface.
spoiler (noun) airfoil (noun)
a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds
someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning
someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence
Difference between spoiler and airfoil

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