sharklet

English

Sharklet on an Airbus A320

Etymology

shark +‎ -let; aviation sense from the similarity to the dorsal fin of a shark.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʃɑɹklɪt/

Noun

sharklet (plural sharklets)

1. A small or young shark.
2. (aviation) An Airbus-branded blended winglet design.