Cant

Cant Angle: Angle of nacelle mounting.
Capture Criterion: A test case used to determine if an armed objective has been captured. In avionics, an aircraft might have an objective to fly to a radial of a radio station, then to fly along it.

Cant. To tilt or to incline at an angle.
Cantilever. A term for a structural member held at one end by a rigid support, and free from any external bracing members.

Cant angle.
Angle of nacelle mounting; Typical Units: rad, deg;
Capture.
To attain an objective, such as reaching a radial of a radio station; See Also: capture criterion; Compare: activate, arm; ...

The upward angle (or cant) of the winglet, its inward or outward angle (or toe), as well as its size and shape are critical for correct performance and are unique in each application.

See also: Wing, Direct, Navigation, Dynamic, Plane