sweptback

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

• 🇫🇷Adjectif décrivant quelque chose qui est incliné ou rejeté vers l'arrière, utilisé notamment pour la forme des ailes d'avion ou des cheveux coiffés en arrière.

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.

   🇫🇷Aile en flèche

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Coiffure relevée en arrière

• more sweptback comparative form
• most sweptback superlative form