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variable-geometry

var·i·a·ble-ge·om·e·try


adjective 
Definition:
 
with movable hinged wings: describes an aircraft with wings that are hinged so that in flight they can move backward or forward. The wings are swept back to give low drag in supersonic flight and are moved forward for takeoff and landing.

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