aerofoil

noun

aero·​foil ˈer-ə-ˌfȯi(-ə)l How to pronounce aerofoil (audio)
chiefly British
: airfoil

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The work resulted in the dramatic shape of that low, wraparound windshield and distinctive aerofoil over the cockpit. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 Along with better performance, the beam design isn’t as vulnerable to the elements in winter and allows for an aerofoil to stop the wiper from lifting off the windshield in heavy gusts. — Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics, 12 Jan. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aerofoil was in 1907

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“Aerofoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerofoil. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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