sweepback

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈswiːpbæk/

Noun

sweepback noun

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

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Synonyms

downsweep sweep switchback slat droop snoot sweepline swooping skid layback swept path tailspeed beta undersweep kickout sawback tailspin

Rhymes

keep back sheepback sweep back asleep back cheap back creep back deep back heap back jeep back leap back

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