redwing
noun
red·wing
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Definition of redwing
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: a European thrush (Turdus iliacus synonym T. musicus) having the underwing coverts red
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All-conference pick emerged as the team's most dangerous attacker and helped Redwings win a Class 2A regional title. — Matt Le Cren, Naperville Sun, "Announcing the Naperville Sun 2017 Girls Soccer All-Area Team," 8 June 2017 The Redwings used six pitchers in an attempt to slow the Lions' offense down. — Blake Baumgartner, chicagotribune.com, "Benet runs into red-hot Notre Dame recruit Cole Kmet in supersectional loss," 6 June 2017 Strong defense by the Redwings held the Hotrods to no runs in the 4th and 5th, with the Redwings Kyle Thomas making an unassisted double play and going 2 for 3 with a home run. — miamiherald, "Stellar tennis seasons for Belen, Doral, Gulliver, Krop, MCD, Ransom," 14 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'redwing.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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