fleetwing

/ˈfliːt.wɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A fleet-wing is an early type of aircraft wing that featured a reduced wing area at the wingtip, thereby reducing drag and improving fuel efficiency.

“The pioneer aviators used innovative fleet-wing designs to break speed records in the 1920s.”

Synonyms

  • cruising wing
  • high-lift wing
  • wingtip

Antonyms

  • drag wing
  • low-lift wing