wing bar

C1ornithology

(technical)A contrasting stripe or band of color on a bird's wing, often aiding in identification.

Example

• The wing bar on the sparrow made it easy to identify the species.

C2geology

(technical)A sedimentary formation at the side of a river, bay, or harbor, formed by the accumulation of sand or silt.

Example

• The wing bar along the riverbank changed shape after the heavy rains.

C2aviation

(technical)A horizontal structural component in an aircraft wing that provides support and stability.

Example

• Engineers inspected the wing bar for any signs of stress or damage.

C2engineering

(technical)One of two shallow bars on either side of a small boiler's flue, filling the space created by the flue's curvature.