sweepback

English

/ˈswiːpbæk/

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

Etymology

Compound from English sweep (rowing style in which each rower has only one oar and rows on one side) + English back (mild drink, back, chaser).

Origin

English

back

Gloss

mild drink, back, chaser

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Other

Kanji

後, 背

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