winglet


wing·let

noun \ˈwiŋ-lət\

Definition of WINGLET

: a small wing; also : a nearly vertical airfoil at an airplane's wingtip that reduces drag by inhibiting turbulence

First Known Use of WINGLET

1611

Rhymes with WINGLET

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