GULLWING

Etymology

Adjective

gullwing (not comparable)

(of a door, flap, wings etc.) Resembling a gull's wings.

Noun

gullwing (plural gullwings)

One of a pair of doors, as of an aircraft, resembling a gull's wings when open.

(nautical) synonym of goose wing (sail position).

Source: Wiktionary



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