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short-winged

 

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Adjective short-winged has 1 sense
  1. brachypterous, short-winged - (especially of certain insects) having very short or rudimentary wings
    Antonym: wingless (indirect, via winged)

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Short-Winged

Definition:

Short-winged refers to having wings that are relatively shorter in length compared to the average length of wings within a specific species or group.

1. Adjective, Ornithology:

In the study of birds, short-winged describes species or individuals with wings that are relatively shorter in length, limiting their ability to fly long distances.

Example Sentence: The flightless cormorant is a fascinating bird with its short-winged structure, making it adapted for its primarily aquatic lifestyle.

2. Adjective, Entomology:

In the study of insects, short-winged refers to species or individual insects that possess wings that are comparatively shorter than usual, impacting their flying capabilities.

Example Sentence: The short-winged grasshopper, also known as the meadow grasshopper, relies more on its powerful jumping legs than its underdeveloped wings for locomotion.

3. Adjective, Local:

Locally, short-winged might refer to a person or object with abbreviated or limited wingspan metaphorically, implying a reduced potential or capability.

Example Sentence: John's short-winged ideas on investing didn't yield as much profit as he had hoped.

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