Wingtip (noun)

The outermost tip of an airplane or bird's wing.

Origin:

The word 'wingtip' comes from the middle english word 'wingtip', meaning 'the tip of a bird's wing'.

Examples:

1. The wingtip of the bird brushed against the branch as it flew by.
2. The wingtip vortices created by an aircraft can be seen as trails of smoke.
3. The wingtips of the old airplane were bent and dented.
4. The wingtip lights on the airplane helped with visibility during flight.
5. The wingtip of the bat was used to determine the species.