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

Hannah was out of humor because her week’s work was deranged, and prophesied that “ef the washin’ and ironin’ warn’t done reg’lar, nothin’ would go well anywheres”.

From Literature

“Miss Mattie Lou’s body wasn’t hardly gone to the funeral parlor before that woman was down to your pa’s house, washin’ and moppin’ and dustin’ and sweepin’.”

From Literature

Scourin’ floors, washin’ win-ders and curtains, and scrubbin’ furniture like they’s cooties or bedbugs in ever piece.

From Literature

“They ’as ten or twelve fam’lies in our wagon train, takin’ thangs south to sell in Washin’ton, Georgie.

From Literature

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

From Washington Post