stubby wing

Frequency: 4.50.2 per million words

describes a short, broad wing, often on an insect or small bird

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Examples (10)

  • The beetle struggled to lift its heavy body with its stubby wings.
  • A penguin’s stubby wings are better suited for swimming than flying.
  • The young bird flapped its stubby wings in a first attempt at flight.
  • I noticed a strange insect with remarkably stubby wings on the leaf.
  • The toy airplane had stubby wings that made it look quite sturdy.
  • Despite having stubby wings, the bumblebee is a very efficient flier.
  • Evolution has favored the development of stubby wings in some island birds.
  • The moth rested on the bark, its stubby wings blending in perfectly.
  • The artist drew a dragon with small, stubby wings and a massive tail.
  • Certain types of flies have stubby wings and cannot fly long distances.