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sweep·back (sw

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The backward slant of the leading edge of an airfoil.

sweepback [ˈswiːpˌbæk]

the rearward inclination of a component or surface, such as an aircraft wing, fin, etc.

Translations

sweepback [ˈswiːpbæk] N [of aircraft wing] → ángulo m de flecha

sweepback

n (Aviat) → Pfeilform f

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