delta wing

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A fighter jet with a delta wing

Etymology

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From the triangular shape of the majuscule Greek letter delta (Δ).

Noun

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delta wing (plural delta wings)

  1. (aeronautics) An aircraft wing having a swept-back shape in the form of an isosceles triangle; used mostly on supersonic aircraft

Derived terms

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  • delta (U.S. Space Force unit)

Translations

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