# elevon

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɛləvɒn/

## Definitions
1. A movable surface at the trailing edge of a tailless airplane (such as the space shuttle) that provides pitch and roll control.

## Etymology
Blend of elevator + aileron.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/elevon