upwing adjective 3noun 1verb 1forms 3 adjective3 •Holding the forewings together above the body.The four of us — Tom Poole, Clint Lere, Peter and I — would try various upwing dry flies, including the Flame Thrower, and count and measure all of the trout caught throughout the evening. — 1993 •In a position with the wing raised.Try an upwing position somewhat similar in angle to the one illustrated here. Point the bird's head further up or further down. — 1988 •Toward the side of the plane where the wing is higher than the plane.The extra drag on the upwing side causes the nose of the plane to yaw toward the upwing direction. — 1979 noun1 •An upsurge.The situation has helped trigger an upwing of crime in the area. — 1980 verb1 •To fly upward, on or as if on wings.A chapter then was read, in solemn guise And prayer upwing'd its incense to the skies — 1804 formsupwinged · upwinging · upwings
