windsplit

windsplit

English

Etymology

wind +‎ split

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwɪndˌsplɪts/

Noun

windsplit (plural windsplits)

  1. (automotive) A stylized crease, accent line, or body contour on a vehicle—typically running along the beltline, fender, hood, or quarter panels—designed to emphasize motion, streamline appearance, or aerodynamics.
    • 1905, Catalogs of Michigan-based Automobile Companies, number 4, page 30:
      These lamps have a windsplit, tapering from the front to the apex at the rear, ahd this design is duplicated in the two parking lamps carried on the front fenders.
    • 2005, Jim Schild, Original Chevelle, 1964-1972, Motorbooks, page 49:
      The SS hood also included a bright windsplit ornament.

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