Definition
Definition of overwing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
aviationTECH. the upper surface of an aircraft wingTECH.
- The mechanic inspected the overwing for any signs of damage.
Adjective
1.
aviationTECH. located above the wing of an aircraftTECH.
- The overwing emergency exits are clearly marked.
2.
birdTECH. situated above a bird's wingTECH.
- The overwing feathers were brightly colored.
Images of overwing
the upper surface of an aircraft wing
Origin of overwing
Old English, ofer (over) + winge (wing)
Examples of overwing in a sentence
The overwing was painted with the airline's logo. The overwing compartments are used for additional storage. Overwing seating offers a unique view during the flight. The overwing markings helped identify the bird species. Researchers studied the overwing patterns for clues about migration.
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- French:extrados, au-dessus de l'aile, ...
- German:Flügeloberseite, über dem Flügel gelegen, ...
- Italian:superficie superiore dell'ala, sopra l'ala dell'aereo, ...
- Spanish:superficie superior del ala, sobre el ala, ...
- Portuguese:extradorso, sobre a asa, ...
- Chinese:机翼上表面, 机翼上方的, ...
- Japanese:翼の上面, 翼の上の, ...
- Arabic:السطح العلوي للجناح, فوق الجناح, ...
- Hebrew:חֵלֶק עֶלְיוֹן שֶׁל כָּנָף, מֵעַל הַכָּנָף, ...
- Russian:верхняя поверхность крыла, над крылом, ...
- Ukrainian:верхня поверхня крила, над крилом, ...
- Hindi:विंग का ऊपरी सतह, विंग के ऊपर, ...
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