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Definition of winglet

winglet

/ˈwɪŋ.lət/
wing · let
Plural:winglets
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winglet Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An upward-angled aerodynamic extension at the tip of an aircraft wing designed to reduce vortex drag and improve fuel efficiency.

Example

"The airline retrofitted its fleet with curved winglets to reduce fuel consumption on long-haul flights."

2

A small wing or winglike projection, such as a rudimentary wing in certain insects or the bastard wing (alula) of a bird.

Example

"The entomologist examined the tiny winglets on the thorax of the flightless beetle."

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• Rhymes for winglet

• Nearby Words

winged bean
winger
wingless
winglet
winglike
wingman
wingnut

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Winglet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/winglet
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