winglet
noun
wing·let
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Definition of winglet
: a small wing
also
: a nearly vertical airfoil at an airplane's wingtip that reduces drag by inhibiting turbulence
Examples of winglet in a Sentence
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These winglets, or raised pieces at the edge of wings that are meant to reduce drag and help the pilot better control the plane, were featured in the Cessna Citation jet that had crashed. — Benjamin Tobin, The Courier-Journal, "Tamarack, group that designed winglets for jet in Indiana crash, files for bankruptcy," 7 June 2019 The accident: Indiana plane crash kills 3, including LouCity founder Wayne Estopinal In May, the Federal Aviation Administration issued an Airworthiness Directive against the Tamarack active load alleviation system (ATLAS) winglets. — Benjamin Tobin, The Courier-Journal, "Tamarack, group that designed winglets for jet in Indiana crash, files for bankruptcy," 7 June 2019 The direction of thrust can be changed rapidly by altering the angle of the winglets. — David Hambling, Popular Mechanics, "After More Than a Century, the Cyclocopter Is Making a Comeback," 5 Apr. 2019 The default fitting of the OnePlus Bullets Wireless includes silicone winglets alongside medium-sized silicone ear tips. — Vlad Savov, The Verge, "OnePlus Bullets Wireless review: exceeding expectations," 21 May 2018 Not everyone will have the same size concha, of course, but OnePlus also bundles large and small tips and winglets. — Vlad Savov, The Verge, "OnePlus Bullets Wireless review: exceeding expectations," 21 May 2018 Even cruise missiles such as the American Tomahawk or Russian Kalibr have small winglets that should be visible, and other missiles such as the Maverick anti-tank missile have stubby fins. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Video Shows U.S. Navy Run-in With UFO," 13 Mar. 2018 The front splitter, the hood scoop, the fender vents, the aero vanes up on the roof (that actually channel air over the wing), the winglets, the triple-tip exhaust, and the red pinstriped wheels make the Type R seem like a life-sized shout for help. — Jim Resnick, Ars Technica, "America finally gets Honda’s best: The 2018 Civic Type R," 22 Jan. 2018 The Max 9 features Boeing's Advanced Technology winglets and fuel efficient engines to provide a quieter ride and the ability to fly farther on less fuel, according to a news release. — Andrea Rumbaugh, Houston Chronicle, "United to fly Boeing 737 Max 9 from Houston," 19 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'winglet.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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