What does sideslip mean?

Definitions for sideslip
ˈsaɪdˌslɪpsideslip

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. skid, slip, sideslipnoun

    an unexpected slide

  2. slip, sideslipnoun

    a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air

Wikipedia

  1. sideslip

    A slip is an aerodynamic state where an aircraft is moving somewhat sideways as well as forward relative to the oncoming airflow or relative wind. In other words, for a conventional aircraft, the nose will be pointing in the opposite direction to the bank of the wing(s). The aircraft is not in coordinated flight and therefore is flying inefficiently.

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  1. sideslip

    Sideslip is a term used in aviation to describe a maneuver where an aircraft moves sideways as well as forward relative to its projected path. It happens primarily when the aircraft is subjected to crosswind. It also refers to the angular difference between the direction an aircraft is pointed (its heading) and the direction it is actually moving (its course).

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sideslip in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sideslip in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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