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flightless

/ˈflaɪt.ləs/

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adjective

B2formalcommonscientific/ˈflaɪt.ləs/

Describes an animal, typically a bird, that is unable to fly.

ruОписывает животное, обычно птицу, которое не способно летать.esDescribe a un animal, generalmente un ave, que no es capaz de volar.frDécrit un animal, généralement un oiseau, qui est incapable de voler.deBeschreibt ein Tier, meist einen Vogel, das nicht fliegen kann.ptDiz-se de animal, geralmente ave, que não tem a capacidade de voar. Também pode se referir a algo que não voa ou não pode voar.zh形容动物(通常是鸟类)不能飞行的。arيصف حيوانًا، وغالبًا طائرًا، غير قادر على الطيران.

  1. Incapable of flying B2 formal

    Describes an animal, especially a bird, that is unable to fly due to physical characteristics.

    • The ostrich is a well-known flightless bird.
    • Penguins are flightless but excellent swimmers.
    • The kiwi is a flightless bird native to New Zealand.

    ruНелетающийesno voladorfrincapable de volerdeFlugunfähigptNão voadorzh不会飞的arغير قادر على الطيران

    Synonyms: apteralapterouswingless

    Antonyms: flyingvolant

  • more flightless comparative form
  • most flightless superlative form