Canard Regulation

Canard means the forward wing of a canard configuration and may be a fixed, movable, or variable geometry surface, with or without control surfaces.

14 CFR 1.1 · the regulation governs
Also defined in 2 more sources

A horizontal control surface mounted ahead of the wing to provide longitudinal stability and control.

Guidance: Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — Airframe, p. G-6

A horizontal surface mounted ahead of the main wing to provide longitudinal stability and control. It may be a fixed, movable, or variable geometry surface, with or without control surfaces.

Guidance: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, p. G-6