Wingtip
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The extreme tip of the wing of an aircraft, bird, flying insect, etc.
"They're wonderful hoverers, though, and they'll remain stationary in the air, wing-tips vibrating, till they've marked their prey[.]"
- 2 A part of a shoe, often with brogueing that extends backwards on both sides from the toe.
- 3 A part of a shoe, often with brogueing that extends backwards on both sides from the toe.; A brogue (shoe). US
"Then, immaculately dressed in three-piece suit, starched collar, and wingtips, Wilbur was obliged to drive a spike of Nevada silver into a railroad tie, a tricky and potentially embarrassing ceremonoial duty, especially with a phalanx of eager photographers poised to record every misswing."
Example
More examples"They're wonderful hoverers, though, and they'll remain stationary in the air, wing-tips vibrating, till they've marked their prey[.]"
Etymology
From wing + tip.
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