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Sweptback Definition & Meaning

sweptback
adjective
  1. (especially of aircraft wings) angled rearward from the point of attachment; "aircraft with sweptback wings"
  2. used of hair

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What does sweptback mean?
(especially of aircraft wings) angled rearward from the point of attachment; "aircraft with sweptback wings" used of hair
What part of speech is sweptback?
Sweptback is an adjective.
How many definitions does sweptback have?
Sweptback has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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