Fore-wing (Noun)
Meaning
Either of the anterior pair of wings on an insect that has four wings.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- In some insects, the hind pair is much smaller than the fore-wing, but in others, they may be nearly equal in size.
- The shape of the fore-wing can significantly affect the insect's overall flight performance and maneuverability.
- Butterflies protect the hind wings by folding the colorful portions under the fore-wing.
- Dragonflies owe part of their remarkable agility during flight to the ability to flap the fore-wing and hind wing independently.
- Fore-wings of some species of beetles provide additional protection by covering over the hind wings at rest.