Meaning of the word wingtip in English
What does wingtip mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wingtip
US /ˈwɪŋˌtɪp/
UK /ˈwɪŋˌtɪp/
Noun
1.
a type of shoe with a W-shaped toe cap, often perforated with decorative patterns
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He wore classic leather wingtips to the business meeting.
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Her grandfather always preferred the formal look of wingtips.
2.
the outer end of an aircraft wing
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The pilot checked the wingtip lights before takeoff.
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Birds often perch on the wingtip of a parked aircraft.