Advertisement

Advertisement

variable-geometry

adjective

  1. denoting an aircraft in which the wings are hinged to give the variable aspect ratio colloquially known as a swing-wing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Discover More

Example Sentences

Some refer to it as a “variable-geometry” Europe, or Europe a la carte.

And France and Britain are thinking of spending $2 billion for a twin-engined variable-geometry fighter to compete with the F-lll.

If it lives up to its potential, the variable-geometry plane will be that rare bird�a fighter that can serve equally well for all three military services.

The variable-geometry wing may even supply an unexpected bonus.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement