Wingpit

Quick meaning: Wingpit is a noun meaning The location under and at the base of the wing, where the axillary feathers are found (analogous to the armpit of an arm).

Meaning

The location under and at the base of the wing, where the axillary feathers are found (analogous to the armpit of an arm).

Example Sentences

The best character for prairie falcon is the overall paler color and the contrasting dark axillaries, the " wingpit."

With black, pick up and knit 9 sts from shoulder to “wingpit” by picking up in one half of each edge st every other row. Turn body over and pick up 9 sts from wingpit to shoulder on the other side—18 sts.

He gets such a kick out of his victory, that his foot gets stuck inadvertently in his wingpit. “There it is, written in black and white—printed, no less!” On account of his still-stuck foot, Owl relishes his triumph in a precarious balance on a branch.

Word Forms

• wingpits

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wingbase, pinion, axillar, backwing, wingspot, underwing.

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