unsoarable

adj

unsoarable

adj

Etymology From un- + soarable.

1

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:

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