small-winged
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5.8
With wings that are small for its body
- adjective
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de alas pequeñas
- During the migration, the small-winged species were often seen resting on tree twigs.
Big wings slow, small wings fast.
- Big wings slow, small wings fast.
Examples
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The small-winged insect is known for its ability to hover in place.
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Big wings slow, small wings fast.
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A golden-throated small-winged warbler.
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The small-winged bird swiftly darted between the branches.
Synonyms
short-winged
vssmall-winged
7.9
Having very short wings so the animal cannot fly far
means wings are small but not necessarily extremely short or undeveloped
9.9
Having very short wings so an insect cannot fly
is the everyday phrase indicating wings are small rather than technical term
How Big
winged
31
3.9
31
3.9
small-winged
1
5.8
1
5.8
Surface Forms
small-winged positive
Morphology
Etymology
The word small-winged is simply made from small and winged, so it means 'having small wings'. Think of a tiny moth or fairy with little wings, and that's why we use it for animals whose wings are short compared to their body.