wing section

Definitions

A specific portion or segment of an aircraft's wing, often designed for modular construction or repair.

The cross-sectional shape of an airfoil, defining the aerodynamic profile of a wing.

Examples

The engineers inspected the damaged wing section to determine if it could be repaired before the next flight.

During the assembly process, the technicians carefully attached the outer wing section to the main fuselage.

Synonyms

airfoil wing profile aerofoil section wing segment

Antonyms

fuselage entire aircraft structure non-aerodynamic component