HyperDic: sweptback

English > 2 senses of the word sweptback:
ADJECTIVEallsweptback(especially of aircraft wings) angled rearward from the point of attachment
allsweptback, backsweptused of hair
English > sweptback: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning(especially of aircraft wings) angled rearward from the point of attachment.
Example"aircraft with sweptback wings"
CategoryaircraftA vehicle that can fly
Broadersweptpossessing sweep
English > sweptback: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningUsed of hair.
Synonymbackswept
Broaderbackwarddirected / directed or facing toward the back / back or rear

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