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winglet

UK
/ˈwɪŋlɛt/
US
/ˈwɪŋlɛt/

Translations

wingletnoun
winglets
pl
UK
/ˈwɪŋlɛt/
US
/ˈwɪŋlɛt/
ailetteAviation.
The new aircraft design includes winglets to reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency.
La nouvelle conception de l’avion comporte des ailettes pour réduire la traînée et améliorer le rendement énergétique.
ailettePetit appendice en forme d’aile, notamment chez certains insectes.
Some beetles hide their delicate winglets beneath hardened wing cases.
Certains coléoptères cachent leurs délicates ailettes sous des élytres durcis.
Synonyms
fin
aerofoil
wingtip
stabilizer
wingletadjective
UK
/ˈwɪŋ.lɪt/
US
/ˈwɪŋ.lət/
Used attributively to describe designs, devices, or technology involving winglets.
à ailettes
The airline ordered a new fleet featuring winglet wingtip extensions.
La compagnie aérienne a commandé une nouvelle flotte dotée d’extensions d’extrémité d’aile à ailettes.

Definitions

wingletnoun
A small, wing-like structure attached to the tip of an aircraft's wing to improve aerodynamic efficiency.
The new aircraft design includes winglets to reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency.
Any small wing or wing-like appendage on an object or organism, especially one that provides stability or aerodynamic benefit.
Some beetles hide their delicate winglets beneath hardened wing cases.
wingletadjective
Relating to, fitted with, or employing winglets on an aircraft or other vehicle.
The airline ordered a new fleet featuring winglet wingtip extensions.
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