Spanwise
Pronunciation: /ˈspænˈwaɪz/
Spanwise (adjective)
- In the direction from one wing tip to the other, along the length of the wing span.
- Relating to measurements or forces spread across the wing from tip to tip rather than from front to back.
Examples
- The sensors measure spanwise changes along the wing.
- Engineers place the markings spanwise to track airflow.