adjective (especially of aircraft wings) angled rearward from the point of attachment; `aircraft with sweptback wings` Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974
(of the leading edge of an airfoil) forming a markedly obtuse angle with the fuselage. · (of an aircraft or winged missile) having wings of this type. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/sweptback