washin

American  

[wosh-in, wawsh-] / ˈwɒʃˌɪn, ˈwɔʃ- /

Or wash-in

noun

Aeronautics.

1. a warp in an airfoil that gives an increase in the angle of attack toward the tip.

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washin British  

/ ˈwɒʃɪn /

noun

1. aeronautics an increase in the angle of attack of an aircraft wing towards the wing tip

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Etymology

Origin of washin

First recorded in 1930–35; noun use of verb phrase wash in

Example Sentences

“Daylight come and me washin’ me bum.”

From Washington Post

“They said a woman’s place/ Was staying in her hut/Washin’, cookin’ cleanin’/Wipin’ babies butts./

From Washington Post

“We felt the breeze first, and scrambled to bring in the sails, but we were too slow. The wind came bellowin’ great guns out of the northeast, the waves washin’ over the bow, beatin’ against the hull like the hands of giants come risin’ out of the sea.

From Literature

“No offense, but you don’t exactly look to be the sort who would want to be washin’ dishes anymore.”

From Literature

“Girl, I think you done got the duck rabies for sure. I cain’t tell if you’re washin’ ’em up or hangin’ ’em out.”

From Literature