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with movable wings: describes an aircraft whose wings are constructed to allow them to move backward and forward relative to the fuselage during flight. The rearward configuration improves streamlining at high speeds, while the forward configuration improves lifting qualities during takeoff and landing.
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noun (plural swing-wings) |
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airplane with movable wings: an airplane with variable-sweep wings
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