What is another word for short-winged?
Pronunciation: [ʃˈɔːtwˈɪŋd] (IPA) 
Short-winged refers to birds or insects whose wings are shorter than average. Synonyms for short-winged include brachypterous, microwinged, stunted, abbreviated, and reduced. These words can be used to describe creatures that cannot fly long distances due to their shortened wings. Some short-winged birds and insects have evolved to have other abilities, such as ground-dwelling or gliding. The term short-winged can also be used to describe certain types of airplanes, which have smaller wings for more specific aerodynamic purposes. Whether in the context of birds, insects, or aviation, the term short-winged is a descriptive and precise way to refer to creatures or machines with shorter wings than average.
