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sharklet

sharklet

7.8
A small upward tip on an airplane wing that saves fuel by reducing air drag
  • noun
  • /ˈʃɑːrklɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sharklet
  • Many modern jets now feature sharklets to improve their aerodynamic performance.

Examples

  • The new aircraft design features a sharklet for better fuel efficiency.

  • The engineers installed sharklets on the plane to help save fuel during long flights.

  • By adding sharklets, the airline reduced its overall carbon emissions.

  • Many modern planes are equipped with sharklets on their wings.

  • The engineers installed sharklets on the wings of the aircraft to enhance its aerodynamic efficiency.

  • Many modern jets incorporate sharklets at the tips of their wings to improve fuel consumption.

  • Including sharklets in the design of the airplane allowed it to perform better in the air.

Synonyms

winglet
vssharklet
  • Specialized
1 6.7

A small wing-shaped part at the tip of an airplane wing that reduces drag

is an upward-pointing tip extension that improves aerodynamic efficiency but not stability

How Aerodynamic

sharklet
  • Specialized
7.8
winglet
  • Specialized
1 6.7
wingtip
3 4.2

Surface Forms

sharklet singular
sharklets plural

Morphology

sharklet = shark (transparent) = shark + let

Built from 'shark' + diminutive '-let' to name a small fin-like projection; the shape-based analogy to a shark's fin makes the meaning readily inferable.

Etymology

Sharklet comes from shark and the ending -let, which means 'small' and is like the word winglet for a small wing. The name suggests a little fin like a shark's on the wing tip that improves airflow and helps the plane save fuel.