underwing

Noun

The lower surface of a bird's wing.

ریشه

From under +‎ wing. The moth sense is from the pattern on the underwings of many species, which are often brightly colored or strikingly patterned and may be flashed to startle predators.

مثال

• The underwing of the bird was a mix of white and grey feathers.
• The underwing pattern of the moth was mesmerizing.
• The underwing of the aircraft was damaged.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Bird underwing Moth underwing Aircraft underwing