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spanwise, a. Aeronaut.|ˈspænwaɪz|
[f. span n.1 + -wise.]
Following the direction of the span of a wing or other aerofoil.
1946Jrnl. Brit. Interplanetary Soc. VI. 95 The phenomenon of tip stall is brought about by spanwise drift in the boundary layer over a swept wing. 1955J. Shapiro Princ. Helicopter Engin. vi. 360 Spanwise mass distribution in uniform section blades..gives rise to considerable bending moments when the blade is stiff. 1967Jane's Surface Skimmer Systems 1967–8 121/2 A drive pad..enables the engines of a multi-engined aircraft to be coupled together by spanwise shafting. 1977Jrnl. R. Soc. Arts CXXV. 350/1 A swept wing was made with narrow spanwise slots on the surface. |