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wing tip

/ˈwɪŋ tɪp/

Tradução: Tipo de sapato social, geralmente oxford ou derby, caracterizado por uma ponta alongada com perfurações decorativas (brogues) que se estendem pelas laterais, lembrando o formato de uma asa. É um modelo clássico de sapato masculino.

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/ˈwɪŋ tɪp/B1formal
  • ptTipo de sapato social, geralmente oxford ou derby, caracterizado por uma ponta alongada com perfurações decorativas (brogues) que se estendem pelas laterais, lembrando o formato de uma asa. É um modelo clássico de sapato masculino.

A type of shoe, typically a formal Oxford or Derby, characterized by a pointed toe cap with decorative perforations (broguing) that extend along the sides, resembling the shape of a bird's wing.

  1. Aircraft partB2formal

    The outermost end of an airplane's wing, often shaped to reduce drag and improve aerodynamics.

    ptPonta da asa

    • The wing tip of the plane was damaged during the storm.
    • Engineers designed a new wing tip to improve fuel efficiency.
    • The aircraft's wing tip lights help with visibility at night.
  2. Shoe styleB2formal

    A type of men's dress shoe characterized by a pointed toe cap with a decorative perforated pattern (broguing) that extends along the sides.

    ptEstilo de sapato

    • He wore a pair of classic brown wing tip shoes to the wedding.
    • Wing tip shoes are considered a timeless style in men's fashion.
    • She polished her leather wing tips before the business meeting.