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Wingtips
The extreme tip of the wing of an aircraft, bird, flying insect, etc.
📖 Definitions of "Wingtips"
noun
- 1
The extreme tip of the wing of an aircraft, bird, flying insect, etc.
- 2
A part of a shoe, often with brogueing that extends backwards on both sides from the toe
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Wingtips"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| underwingnoun | (ornithology) The underside of a bird's wing. |
| loafersnoun | An idle person. |
| oxfordsnoun | A city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, famous for its university. |
| nubucknoun | A type of brushed, soft calf leather, similar to suede. Differs from suede in that while suede is created from the flesh (inner) side of a hide, nubuck is created using the grain (outer) side, giving it added strength and durability. |
| espadrillenoun | A light shoe having an upper made of fabric and a sole of rope. |
| wingletnoun | (aeronautics) A winglike structure at a wingtip set at an angle to the plane of the wing designed to reduce drag by its effect on wingtip vortices. |
| brogansnoun | A heavy working shoe; a brogue. |
| bomber jacketnoun | A short leather jacket, with an elasticated waist and cuffs, a fleece collar and a zip front. |
| shearlingnoun | (chiefly US) A sheepskin or lambskin that has gone through a limited shearing process so that the fibers are of uniform depth |
| patent leathernoun | Leather that has been given a high-gloss, shiny finish. |
| featherynoun | (rare, furry fandom) Someone who roleplays or describes themselves as being a bird or bird-like animal character with human characteristics. |
| glen plaidnoun | A woolen fabric with a woven twill design of large and small checks, usually in muted colours such as black or grey and white. |
| broguesnoun | A strong dialectal accent, usually Irish or Scottish. |
| shoesnoun | "Shoes" is a song recorded by Canadian country pop singer Shania Twain. |
| slacksnoun | (dated) Semi-formal trousers which are less formal than those that are part of a suit but nowadays are considered suitable casualwear in most offices. (Takes a plural verb even when referring to a single pair; may be referred to as a pair of slacks.) |
| lurexnoun | A form of yarn (or fabric made from it) that incorporates a glittering metallic thread. |
| stilettosnoun | A woman's shoe with a tall, slender heel (called a stiletto heel). |
| clodhoppersnoun | A peasant or yokel. |
| corduroysnoun | Trousers made from corduroy. |
| tailsnoun | The side of a coin that doesn't bear the picture of the head of state or similar. |
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