Curved or angled backward; designed with a backward-sweeping shape or direction.
From 'back' + 'swept', past participle of 'sweep' (Old English 'swapan'). Originated as a descriptive term in aerodynamics and design.
Fighter jets use backswept wings because they reduce drag at supersonic speeds—this design choice, discovered through aerodynamic testing, became one of aviation's most iconic shapes!
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