planform

/ˈplænˌfɔrm/
noun
  1. The shape or outline of something as seen from above, especially an aircraft wing or a geographic feature.
    • Geologists studied the planform of the river delta from satellite images.
    • The new airplane has a delta wing planform for better speed.
    • The architect drew the planform of the building's roof for the blueprint.
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