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with movable wings: describes an aircraft whose wings are constructed to allow them to move backwards and forwards relative to the fuselage during flight. The rearward configuration improves streamlining at high speeds, while the forward configuration improves lifting qualities during takeoff and landing.
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noun (plural swing-wings) |
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aeroplane with movable wings: an aeroplane with variable-sweep wings
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