canard vs piece of gossip

canard

noun
  • A type of aircraft in which the primary horizontal control and stabilization surfaces are in front of the main wing. 

  • Any small winglike structure on a vehicle, usually used for stabilization. 

  • A false or misleading report or story, especially if deliberately so. 

  • A horizontal control and stabilization surface located in front of the main wing of an aircraft. 

piece of gossip

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