sweepback
/ˈswipˌbæk/
noun
- The angle at which an aircraft's wing is set back from a straight line across the fuselage, usually to improve performance at high speeds.
- Engineers increased the sweepback of the wings to reduce drag.
- The fighter jet's sweepback allows it to fly faster and more efficiently.
- Modern commercial airplanes often have a moderate sweepback for better fuel economy.
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