backwing
Definitions
To flap the wings in such a way as to push air forward, thereby slowing forward momentum.
Examples
“As he got out, a raven backwinged to a landing in a nearby tree and was scolded by a squirrel who had thought that it was his spruce.”
“As they drew closer, the cause of their ragged flight became apparent: the lead⟳ gryphon flew irregularly, and the two that followed were forced to rush⟳ ahead or backwing alternately to keep⟳ up.”
“The fire demon had rushed him, and landed a strike⟳ that sent the angelic demon skidding back with such force⟳ that he had to backwing to stop⟳.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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