sharklet

English

Etymology

From shark +‎ -let; aviation sense from the similarity to the dorsal fin of a shark.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃɑɹklɪt/

Noun

sharklet (plural sharklets)

  1. A small or young shark.
  2. (aviation) An Airbus-branded blended winglet design.
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