Meaning of backwing | Babel Free

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.”

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