unsoarable en · ADJ
Etymology
From un- + soarable.
Meanings
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Not suitable for soaring.
The outer third of the wing of a vulture consists of the wing tips. The inner two-thirds of the wing are cambered (when the wing is extended), and are concerned with lifting effort in unsoarable air and with lifting and tractive effort in soarable air.
1912, Flight:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most unsoarable | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more unsoarable | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |