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anglewing

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun anglewing has 1 sense
  1. anglewing - nymphalid butterfly having angular notches on the outer edges of the forewings
    --1 is a kind of
    nymphalid, nymphalid butterfly, brush-footed butterfly, four-footed butterfly

Definitions from the Web

Anglewing

Definition:

An anglewing can refer to:

  • A type of butterfly belonging to the genus Polygonia.
  • A fishing lure with multiple angled wings to mimic the movements of a small fish.
  • A mechanical device used for measuring or marking angles.

Examples:

As a Butterfly:

1. The anglewing butterfly fluttered gracefully among the flowers.

2. This species of anglewing can be commonly found in North America.

As a Fishing Lure:

1. The fisherman used an anglewing lure to attract bass in the lake.

2. The shiny anglewings on the lure made it irresistible to the fish.

As a Mechanical Device:

1. The carpenter used an anglewing to mark the corners of the wooden frame.

2. The anglewing allowed precise measurements to be made for the construction of the staircase.

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