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bastard wing

/ˈbɑːstəd wɪŋ/

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/ˈbɑːstəd wɪŋ/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревший или архаичный термин, обозначающий алулу — небольшой выступ на передней кромке крыла птицы, помогающий контролировать поток воздуха во время полёта. Этот термин редко используется в современной орнитологии.

An archaic or obsolete term referring to the alula, a small projection on the leading edge of a bird's wing that helps control airflow during flight. The term is rarely used in modern ornithology.

  1. C2formal

    A small, feathered projection on the leading edge of a bird's wing, also known as the alula, which helps control airflow during slow flight and landing.

    ruКрылышко

    • The bastard wing allows the bird to maintain lift at low speeds.
    • Ornithologists study the bastard wing to understand flight mechanics.
    • During landing, the bird extends its bastard wing to prevent stalling.