Meaning
A structure shaped to produce lift when moving in air.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂ews- Proto-Indo-European *-r Proto-Indo-European *h₂ewsér Proto-Hellenic *auhḗr Ancient Greek ᾱ̓ήρ (āḗr)bor. Latin āēr Old French airbor. Middle English aire English air English foil English airfoil From air + foil.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: