sweptwing

American

[swept-wing] / ˈswɛptˌwɪŋ /

adjective

Aeronautics.

(of an aircraft, winged missile, etc.) having sweptback wings.

sweptwing British

/ ˈswɛptˌwɪŋ /

adjective

(of an aircraft, winged missile, etc) having wings swept (usually) backwards

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Etymology

Origin of sweptwing

swept(back) + wing

Example Sentences

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The B-1, with its adjustable sweptwing design, has been what the Air Force calls “the backbone of America’s long-range bomber force.”

From New York Times

The sweptwing, four-engine jetliner would forever change how people travel and would make the world a bit smaller.

From Washington Times

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