delta wing

A single-wing configuration in the shape of an isosceles triangle used on certain aircraft.

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delta wing

(Aeronautics) a triangular sweptback aircraft wing

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del′ta wing`

a triangularly shaped surface that serves as both wing and horizontal stabilizer of a space vehicle and some supersonic aircraft.

[1945–50]

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Noun

delta wing - an airplane with wings that give it the appearance of an isosceles triangle

aeroplane, airplane, plane - an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; "the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane"

Translations

delta wing

n → ala a delta

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