English Explanatory Dictionary

sweepback

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The rearward angle of the leading edge of a wing, or airfoil.

Pronunciation

/ˈswiːpbæk/

Word forms

sweepback sweepbacks

Etymology

From sweep + back.

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