Winglet definitions and example sentences on Wordnik

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noun A small or rudimentary wing.
noun A short, almost vertical stabilizing fin projecting from the tip of an aircraft wing.

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A Seattle company, Aviation Partners, Inc., is developing advanced winglet designs for aircraft it says will cut fuel consumption 6-10 percent in cruise. — IAGblog
In San Bernardino two months of certification and winglet performance testing for the aircraft will be undertaken. — IAGblog
The wing full scale static test has been successfully completed, and the winglet static test is underway and expected to complete this month. — Skycontrol
The aerodynamic updates, feature a new winglet connected to the front wing endplate of the MP4-24 as well as a bubble-like piece - most likely containing electronic components which allow drivers to adjust wing settings from the cockpit this year - courtsey of the new Kinetic Energy Recover System (KERS). — GPUpdate.net
Note also Dr. Gratzer's comment on the spiroid winglet. — ATW Daily News