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Topic: Animals

willet

IPA: /ˈwɪlɪt/

KK: /ˈwɪlɪt/

noun

Definition: A large grayish bird that lives near the shore, known for its black wings with a white stripe and a thick bill.

Example: The willet flew gracefully over the beach, its wings flashing black and white in the sunlight.

wincer

IPA: /ˈwɪn.sər/

KK: /ˈwɪn.sɚ/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that flinches or shrinks back, often in response to pain or discomfort.

Example: The wincer recoiled at the sudden loud noise.

windgall

IPA: /ˈwɪndɡɔːl/

KK: /wɪndgɔl/

noun

Definition: A soft, fluid-filled swelling that appears above the fetlock joint on a horse, often seen in older or poorly cared-for horses.

Example: The veterinarian examined the horse's leg and noted the presence of a windgall.

windhover

IPA: /ˈwɪndˌhʌvə/

KK: /ˈwɪndˌhʌvər/

noun

Definition: A type of bird known as a kestrel, often seen hovering in the air while searching for prey.

Example: The windhover gracefully hovered above the field, scanning for small animals.

wing

IPA: /wɪŋ/

KK: /wɪŋ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move through the air using wings, like a bird or an insect.

Example: The bird began to wing gracefully across the sky.

noun

Definition: A part of an animal or object that is used for flying or moving quickly, often found on birds and insects. It can also refer to sections of a building or groups within organizations.

Example: The bird spread its wings and took off into the sky.

transitive verb

Definition: To carry or transport something as if it is flying, or to enable something to move quickly through the air.

Example: The pilot winged the package across the field to the waiting truck.

wingbeat

IPA: /ˈwɪŋˌbiːt/

KK: /wɪŋˌbit/

noun

Definition: A single movement of a bird's wing while flying.

Example: The hummingbird's rapid wingbeat allows it to hover in place.

winged

IPA: /wɪŋd/

KK: /wɪŋd/

adjective

Definition: Having wings or wing-like parts, often used to describe creatures or objects that can fly or resemble flying.

Example: The winged creature soared gracefully through the sky.

wingless

IPA: /ˈwɪŋləs/

KK: /ˈwɪŋləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that does not have wings or has very small, undeveloped wings.

Example: The wingless insect crawled along the ground instead of flying.

winglessness

IPA: /ˈwɪŋləsnəs/

KK: /ˈwɪŋləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of not having wings.

Example: The bird's winglessness made it unable to fly.

winglike

IPA: /ˈwɪŋlaɪk/

KK: /ˈwɪŋˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having features or qualities that are similar to a wing.

Example: The bird's winglike structure allowed it to glide gracefully through the air.

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