adj
Meaning 1
Angled backwards from its attachment to the fuselage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
sweptback
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adj
Meaning 2
Backswept.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adjective satellite
Meaning 3
used of hair
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: backswept
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adjective satellite
Meaning 4
(especially of aircraft wings) angled rearward from the point of attachment
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- aircraft with sweptback wings
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History
Etymology
From swept + back.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: à flèche inversée — of an aircraft wing