No. 12,430 in German
vorflügel
A "vorflügel" is a leading-edge slat on an aircraft wing used to improve lift.
In a sentence
Der Vorflügel eines Flugzeugs wird zur Steuerung im Flug verwendet.
The leading edge flap of an aircraft is used for control during flight.
In this sentence, 'Vorflügel' refers to a part of an aircraft's wing structure, specifically the leading edge flap, highlighting its technical usage in aeronautics.
Ein Vogel breitet seine Vorflügel aus, bevor er davonfliegt.
A bird spreads its leading wings before taking off.
Here, 'Vorflügel' is metaphorically used to describe a bird's wings, giving emphasis to its functional aspect during flight.
Die Ingenieure prüfen den Vorflügel des Modells im Windkanal.
The engineers test the leading edge flap of the model in the wind tunnel.
In this instance, 'Vorflügel' again connects to aerospace engineering, illustrating its role in aerodynamic studies.
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