variable sweep

noun

A type of sweep that can be varied during a flight according to certain requirements.

Meanings

nounvariable sweep (plural variable sweeps)

plural variable sweeps

  1. aeronauticsA type of sweep that can be varied during a flight according to certain requirements.
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