1. anhedral - Noun
2. anhedral - Adjective
anhedral (comparative more anhedral, superlative most anhedral)
(mineralogy) Lacking sharp, recognisable crystal faces.
anhedral (plural anhedrals)
(aeronautics) the downward slope of an aircraft’s wing
"Flattening" the outer wing panels by giving them a slight anhedral angle just outboard of the engine nacelles nullified the problem, and gave the B-25 its gull wing configuration. Source: Internet
Natural gold tends to be anhedral (irregularly shaped), whereas pyrite comes as either cubes or multifaceted crystals. Source: Internet
Erfurth 2004, p. 50. The fuel system comprised two fuel tanks between the main (forward) and rear spars of the (inner) anhedral wing section of the port and starboard wings, each with convert capacity. Source: Internet
They deliberately designed their 1903 first powered flyer with anhedral (drooping) wings, which are inherently unstable, but less susceptible to upset by gusty cross winds. Source: Internet
The all-moving tailplane was given 23° of anhedral to improve control at high angles of attack while still keeping the tailplane clear of the engine exhaust. Source: Internet
; Roll : Most flexible wings are set up with near neutral roll due to sideslip ( anhedral effect). Source: Internet