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normal axis

[′nȯr·məl ′ak·səs]
(mechanics)
The vertical axis of an aircraft or missile.

normal axis

normal axis
A straight line through the center of gravity, which is vertical when the airplane is in the rigging position. The aircraft yaws about this axis. Also called a vertical axis.
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As for the Lebanese-Syrian relations, conferees said we shall not spare any effort to bring back these ties to their normal axis so as to attain equilibrium in rights and obligations between the two parties.
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