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Winglet

/ˈwɪŋˌlɛt/ /ˈwɪŋglɪt/
noun
GeneralAviation
  1. 1 kanat ucu uzantısı, winglet countable

Definition (English)

A small upturned or downturned surface at the tip of an aircraft wing that reduces drag.

Example Sentences

  1. Winglets help to improve fuel efficiency by reducing drag.
    Winglet'ler sürtünmeyi azaltarak yakıt verimliliğini artırmaya yardımcı olur.
  2. Many modern airliners are equipped with winglets.
    Birçok modern yolcu uçağı kanat ucu uzantılarıyla donatılmıştır.

Collocations

blended wingletwinglet retrofitfitted with wingletswinglet design

Related Words

aircraft wingaerodynamicsdragliftfuel efficiencyflight

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