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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Having sweptback wings. Used of an aircraft.
  • noun A sweptback wing.

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  • adjective (of an aircraft) having sweptback wings

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Examples

  • He couldn't afford to get those sweptwing escorts mixed up with any Soviet-built types who might have wandered into the sky he was covering.

    Thud Ridge Broughton, Jack, 1925- 1969

  • Occupation troops went through Germany and found masses of extremely advanced technology, much of which (Jet engine advances, guided missiles, advanced submarines, sweptwing subsonic fighters) was quickly taken back home and copied.

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2010

  • Porches, steps, verandas, balconies, patios and another extensions of the concern should be kept uncluttered, sweptwing and in beatific condition.

    xml's Blinklist.com 2008

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