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(especially of aircraft wings) angled rearward from the point of attachment

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Definitions

  1. adj. (especially of aircraft wings) angled rearward from the point of attachment
  2. adj. used of hair
  3. s. (especially of aircraft wings) angled rearward from the point of attachment