unsoarable

English

Etymology

un- +‎ soarable

Adjective

unsoarable (comparative more unsoarable, superlative most unsoarable)

  1. Not suitable for soaring.
    • 1912, Flight‎:
      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.

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