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SWEPTBACK
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Dictionary entry overview: What does sweptback mean?
• SWEPTBACK (adjective)
The adjective SWEPTBACK has 2 senses:
1. (especially of aircraft wings) angled rearward from the point of attachment
2. used of hair
Familiarity information: SWEPTBACK used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(especially of aircraft wings) angled rearward from the point of attachment
Context example:
aircraft with sweptback wings
Similar:
swept (possessing sweep)
Domain category:
aircraft (a vehicle that can fly)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Used of hair
Synonyms:
backswept; sweptback
Similar:
backward (directed or facing toward the back or rear)
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