What’s a spoiler?

Spoilerons are wing-mounted control surfaces that aid in turning, lowering, and braking operations. They reduce lift potential, making it easier for ailerons to deflect the inner wing downward during a roll maneuver. Spoilers are also used to speed descent and as a braking aid during landing. A spoileron is a control surface on the wing […]

What’s a spoiler in forums, newsgroups, and chats?

Spoilers are rampant online and can ruin the plot for those who want to avoid them. Some fans hunt down spoilers with enthusiasm, while others hate them. Willful netiquette suggests using “spoiler” in the post’s subject title to allow readers to avoid them. It is bad form to include too much information in post titles. […]

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