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Plain English Meaning
The main lifting surface of an aircraft. As the aircraft moves forward, air flowing around the wing's curved shape produces the upward force that holds the aircraft up.
Full Definition
An airfoil-shaped surface attached to the fuselage of an aircraft that produces the lift required to support the aircraft in flight. The wing's cross-sectional shape causes air flowing over it to generate a pressure difference between the upper and lower surfaces, creating an upward force that opposes the aircraft's weight.
Context Anchor
Seen in aircraft structure, preflight inspection, performance, and flight- discussions.