wing tip

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the outer end of a bird's or aircraft's wing

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  • The bird gracefully adjusted its wing tips to catch the updraft.
  • The bird preened the feathers at its wing tip before taking flight.
  • Engineers are designing new wing tips to reduce drag on aircraft.
  • Pilots must be careful not to damage the wing tip during taxiing on the ground.
  • He observed the slight tremor in the eagle's wing tips during its long glide.
  • A small navigation light is often located on the wing tip of an airplane.
  • The pilot checked the wing tips for any damage before takeoff.
  • The butterfly's wing tip had a distinct eye-spot pattern for camouflage.
  • Many modern planes feature upward-curving wing tips, known as winglets.
  • Damage to the wing tip can significantly affect an aircraft's aerodynamics and stability.
  • The delicate wing tips of the dragonfly shimmered in the sunlight.
  • He observed the intricate details on the moth's wing tip under the microscope.
  • The storm caused minor damage to the aircraft's wing tips while it was parked.
  • The plane's wing tip narrowly missed the parked vehicle during a tight turn.
  • A close-up photograph revealed the intricate structure of the bird's wing tip feathers.
  • The albatross has an impressive wing tip to wing tip span, allowing it to glide effortlessly.
  • Aerodynamic studies focus heavily on the airflow around wing tips.
  • Advanced aircraft designs often incorporate blended wing tips for improved fuel efficiency and reduced drag.
  • The hang glider's wing tips nearly brushed the treetops as it descended.
  • She painted a tiny golden dot on the wing tip of the ceramic bird as a decorative accent.