swept path

English

Noun

swept path (plural swept paths)

  1. The envelope swept out by the sides of the vehicle body, or any other part of the structure of the vehicle. See: Swept Path Analysis http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swept_path_analysis
  2. (nautical) The width of the lane swept by a minesweeper

Derived terms
Derived terms
  • swept-path width
  • swept-path maneuver
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