close wing

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To bring the wings together.

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Examples (10)

  • A bird landing will often close its wings gracefully.
  • The butterfly began to close its wings as it rested on the flower.
  • If you disturb the moth, it will quickly close its wings to hide its bright underparts.
  • After soaring for hours, the eagle decided to close its wings and descend.
  • The small insect can close its wings so tightly that it almost disappears.
  • He watched the pigeon close its wings and settle on the ledge.
  • Having closed its wings, the dragonfly was almost invisible among the reeds.
  • The injured bird struggled to close its wings, indicating its distress.
  • As evening approached, many nocturnal creatures would close their wings and emerge.
  • The artist captured the moment the swan began to close its wings on the tranquil lake.