elytroid

/ɛlɪˈtraɪəd/

Definitions

1. noun

A wing shape in which the trailing edge is convex and the leading edge is concave.

“The aerodynamic engineer studied the elytroid shape of the aircraft wing.”

2. adjective

Relating to or resembling an elytroid wing shape.

“The elytroid design of the model airplane made it aerodynamically efficient.”

Synonyms

  • pennate
  • winged

Antonyms

  • blunt
  • straight