What is another word for Winglet?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪŋɡlət] (IPA)

Winglets, also known as wing tips, are aircraft components that help reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency. However, there are other terms that can describe this aircraft structure. One such synonym is "fence", which is a vertical or horizontal extension at the wing's end, separating the boundary layer air from the free stream air. Another synonym is "sharklet", which is the trademarked term used by Airbus to describe their winglet design. "Airfoil tip devices" is another term used to describe winglets, referring to any device that improves the efficiency of the wingtip. Other synonyms include "wingtip extension", "wingtip device", "upturned winglet", and "blended winglet". All of these terms refer to the same technology that helps to decrease fuel consumption and increase the range of aircraft.

What are the hypernyms for Winglet?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    wingtip, aerodynamic device, aircraft part, aviation device, wing extension.

Usage examples for Winglet

Spider-foot, toad's-belly, too, Give the child, and Winglet!
"Faust"
Goethe
The fluid which has been stored up in the pupa enters the Winglet at the opening referred to, expanding the membranes as it passes along between them, and the nervures at the same time, and when it has extended to every portion of the wing, then it is fully expanded.
"Butterflies Worth Knowing"
Clarence M. Weed

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