wing tip

wing tip

noun
1.
Also, wing·tip. the extreme outer edge of an airplane wing.
2.
a toecap, often with a perforated pattern, having a point at the center and a piece at each side extending back along the top and sides.
3.
a style of shoe with such a toe.
4.
the portion of a bird's folded wing formed by the part of the primary feathers extending beyond the secondary feathers.

Origin:
1870–75
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wing tip
 
n
the outermost edge of a wing

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