noun
- Plural of parawing; small winglike structures or devices attached to the sides of an aircraft or vehicle to provide aerodynamic stability or control.
- Plural of parawing; fabric or membrane wings used in paragliding or similar aerial sports.
Usage: technical; aviation
Usage: sports
Examples
- The experimental aircraft was equipped with parawings to improve lateral stability.
- Modern parawings on commercial jets help reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
- The pilot adjusted the parawings to maintain altitude during the descent.
- Parawings are essential components in the design of high-performance gliders.
- The new aircraft model features advanced parawings for enhanced maneuverability.