"windsplit" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈwɪndˌsplɪts/ Forms: windsplits [plural]
Etymology: wind + split Etymology templates: {{compound|en|wind|split}} wind + split Head templates: {{en-noun|s}} windsplit (plural windsplits)
  1. (automotive) A stylized crease, accent line, or body contour on a vehicle—typically running along the beltline, fender, hood, or quarter panels—designed to emphasize motion, streamline appearance, or aerodynamics. Related terms: bodyline, streamlining
    Sense id: en-windsplit-en-noun-2nYs7hzW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Automotive Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

Inflected forms

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