upwing

English

adj
Definitions
  • (fishing) Holding the forewings together above the body.
  • (aviation) Toward the side of the plane where the wing is higher than the plane.
  • In a position with the wing raised.

Etymology

Prefix from English wing.

Origin

English

wing

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