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| aileron |
a movable flap on the rear edge of an airplane's wing, used to control rolling and banking. |
| Federal Reserve System |
a U.S. federal banking system that sets interest rates and regulates the flow of money. |
| make out |
to complete or address (a form), esp. a banking document. [1/6 definitions] |
| sideslip |
of an airplane, to fly sideways and downwards, either intentionally or as a result of banking too steeply, or to move laterally without losing altitude, as when caught in a crosswind. [1/3 definitions] |
| trust company |
a company or corporation that acts as a trustee and often engages in other banking or commercial activities as well. |
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