Underwing Definition

ŭndər-wĭng
noun
Either of the pair of hind wings of an insect.
Webster's New World
Any of various noctuid moths (esp. genus Catocala) having brightly colored hind wings that are hidden under drab forewings except during flight.
Webster's New World
The underside of a wing, as of a bird or airplane.
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Other Word Forms of Underwing

Noun

Singular:
underwing
Plural:
underwings

Origin of Underwing

Underwing Sentence Examples

  • In the sunlight you could make out the rufous body and underwing coverts.

  • It is mounted in the underwing pylons provided by DLR upon request.

  • Current status The dark crimson underwing requires large areas of mature oak woodland.

  • It showed well in flight as well, especially its clear white underwing.

  • Moths such as the red underwing have brightly colored hindwings, which the moth when disturbed will quickly flash.

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