sweptback

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Adjective sweptback has 2 senses

sweptback - (especially of aircraft wings) angled rearward from the point of attachment; "aircraft with sweptback wings"
Antonym: unswept (indirect, via swept)
backswept, sweptback - used of hair
Antonym: forward (indirect, via backward)

Definitions from the Web

Sweptback

Definition

Adjective: Having the hair, wings, or other parts styled or arranged back and away from the face or body.

Examples:

Her sweptback hair gave her a sophisticated look for the evening party.
The airplane's sweptback wings increased its speed and maneuverability.

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