underwing

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noun

un·​der·​wing ˈən-dər-ˌwiŋ 

1

: one of the posterior wings of an insect

2

: any of various noctuid moths (especially genus Catocala) that have the hind wings banded with contrasting colors (such as red and black)

called also underwing moth

3

: the underside of a bird's wing

underwing

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adjective

: placed or growing underneath the wing

underwing rockets

Examples of underwing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Modular platform designed for multiple payloads The firm is building a reusable underwing platform that can accommodate a wide range of payloads. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Another new element of the Next Gen car is an underwing, a series of panels underneath the car to make a single flat surface to help with aerodynamics and increase stability in traffic. — Michelle R. Martinelli, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2022

The 2022 car also features a new underwing and diffuser that dramatically alter the aerodynamic forces drivers rely on. — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 5 May 2021

The Claudina butterfly’s underwings are intricately patterned. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Apr. 2020

For instance, initial evidence suggests that European robins, yellow underwing moths, and perhaps even cricket frogs can do so. — Fiona McMillan, National Geographic, 4 Nov. 2019

Genes for yellow- and red- underwings remain separated east and west of the Rockies. — Steven Austad, AL.com, 17 Feb. 2018

Adjective

Multi-engine maritime patrol airplanes and bombers have considerable underwing space where several large cruise missiles like the LRASM and JASSM can be carried. — Eric Tegler, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1896, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for underwing

• anything
• colouring
• everything
• nuzzling
• snorkeling
• splattering
• superstring
• worshiping
• bing
• bring
• ching
• cling