sweptback

An obsolete adjective describing something that is swept backward, typically used in reference to the shape of wings or hair.

• 🇩🇪Adjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das nach hinten gebogen oder zurückgestrichen ist; wird meist für Flügel- oder Haarformen verwendet.

1. Aircraft wing design C1 formal technical

   Angled rearward from the point of attachment, typically used for aircraft wings to improve aerodynamic performance at high speeds.

   • The fighter jet's sweptback wings allow it to fly at supersonic speeds.
   • Modern commercial aircraft often feature sweptback wings for fuel efficiency.
   • The design of the sweptback wing reduces drag during flight.

   🇩🇪Pfeilflügel

   Synonyme: backsweptswept

2. Hair styling B2 informal

   Combed or styled so that the hair is directed backward away from the face.

   • He wore his hair in a sweptback style for the formal event.
   • The model's sweptback hairstyle accentuated her cheekbones.
   • She used gel to achieve a sleek sweptback look.

   🇩🇪Nach hinten gekämmt

• more sweptback comparative form
• most sweptback superlative form