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backwards inclination of wing relative to fuselage, usually measured either at leading edge or quarter chord
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Angle of wing inclination with respect to the fuselage.
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Backwards inclination of the wing
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the angle by which the wing of an airplane is swept back, measured from the direction perpendicular to the fuselage.
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The angling back of the wings from the centre, to increase directional stability or reduce drag at high speed.
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