gullwing

English

Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupé with its doors open.

Alternative forms

gull-wing

Etymology

gull +‎ wing

Adjective

gullwing (not comparable)

(of a door, flap, wings etc.) Resembling a gull's wings.

Translations

resembling gull's wings

Finnish: lokinsiipi-
Swedish: måsvinge-

Noun

gullwing (plural gullwings)

One of a pair of doors, as of an aircraft, resembling a gull's wings when open.
(nautical) Synonym of goose wing (sail position).

Translations

door

Finnish: lokinsiipiovi (fi)
Swedish: måsvingedörr (sv)

sail position — see goose wing

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