wing-shaped
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B2
/wɪŋ-ʃeɪpt/
resembling a wing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wing-shaped' originates from the combination of 'wing' and 'shaped', where 'wing' refers to the appendage used for flying and 'shaped' indicates the form or contour.
Historical Evolution
'wing' comes from Old Norse 'vængr', and 'shaped' is derived from Old English 'sceapian'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having the form of a wing', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the shape or form of a wing.
The architect designed a wing-shaped roof for the building.
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Last updated: 2025/07/10 12:09