upsweep

upsweep Definition

up·sweep (up′swēp′; for v. up swēp′)

noun

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·swept′, -·sweep′·ing

to sweep or curve upward

upsweep Usage Examples

Object

exhaust: Shaped sports panniers ( 30L ) to fit motorcycles with upswept exhausts.
pipe: The flat seat, small headlight and single speedometer help mark its difference as do the pair of upswept exhaust pipes.
cabin: Large front deck, upswept very traditional rear cabin 12mm bottom plate.

Adjective modifier

rear: Keywords: AXISYMMETRIC, BASE, BOAT, BODY, CONICAL, CYLINDER, DRAG, TAIL Drag increment due to rear fuselage upsweep.

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