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empennage Definition

em·pen·nage (em′pə nij′, em pen′ij′; em′pə näz̸h′, äm′-)

noun

the tail assembly of an airplane, consisting of vertical and horizontal stabilizers, and including the fin, rudder, and elevators

Etymology: Fr < OFr empenner, to feather an arrow < em-, in + penne, a feather: see pen

empennage Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • assembly: The facility will house the aft fuselage and empennage assembly cells and a range of advanced manufacturing and test facilities.