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hindwing

/ˈhaɪndwɪŋ/

Meanings
noun
(in an insect with two pairs of wings) Either member of the pair of wings closer to the tail.

Examples :

"The grasshopper used its hindwing to help steer during flight, while its larger forewing provided most of the lift. "
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forewing noun

/ˈfɔːrˌwɪŋ/ /ˈfɔːrwɪŋ/

(in an insect) Either member of the pair of wings closest to the head.

"The ladybug's forewing, bright red with black spots, protected its delicate hindwing underneath. "

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provided verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

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insect noun

/ˈɪnsɛkt/

An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

"Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps."

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larger adjective

/ˈlɑː.d͡ʒə/ /ˈlɑɹ.d͡ʒɚ/

Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.

"Russia is a large country.   The fruit-fly has large eyes for its body size.   He has a large collection of stamps."

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flight noun

/flaɪt/

The act of flying.

"Most birds are capable of flight."

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wings noun

/wɪŋz/

An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly; a similar fin at the side of a ray or similar fish

"The bird flapped its wings and soared into the sky. "

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either adverb

/ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/

(after a negative) As well.

"My parents didn't want me to go to the party, and neither did my friends. "

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grasshopper noun

/ɡɹæsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/

A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.

"The grasshopper hopped across the schoolyard during recess. "

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pairs noun

/pɛəz/ /pɛɹz/

Two similar or identical things taken together; often followed by of.

"Here are the pairs of socks I washed. "

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member noun

/ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"Maria is a member of the school's chess club. "

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during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "

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closer adjective

/ˈkloʊsɚ/ /ˈkloʊzɚ/

Closed, shut.

"The store was closer on Sunday, so we went shopping on Saturday instead. "