trimtab

trimtab
trimming tab or trimˈtab noun
A tab or aerofoil on an aircraft or boat, that can be adjusted in mid-passage to trim the craft
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  • Trim tab — Trim tabs are small surfaces connected to the trailing edge of a larger control surface on a boat or aircraft. The angle of the tab relative to the larger surface can be adjusted to null out hydro or aero dynamic forces and stabilise the boat or… …   Wikipedia

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