"oblique wing" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: oblique wings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} oblique wing (plural oblique wings)
  1. (aviation) A variable geometry wing concept, where the wing is designed to rotate on center pivot, so that one tip is swept forward while the opposite tip is swept aft. Categories (topical): Aviation
    Sense id: en-oblique_wing-en-noun-~1o1eE-Z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Inflected forms

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