Wing flutter.

Meaning: This means that the bird's wings are moving rapidly and lightly. It's like saying, The bird's wings are beating rapidly.

Choice of Words: Wing is a noun that refers to one of the two limbs of a bird that are used for flying. Flutter is a verb that means to move quickly and lightly up and down. Together, 'Wing flutter' means that the bird's wings are moving quickly and lightly up and down.

Alternative Expressions

The bird flaps its wings.

Meaning: This means that the bird is using its wings to move up and down in order to fly.

Choice of Words: Bird is a type of animal with feathers and wings. Flaps means to move up and down quickly. Wings are the large, feathered parts of a bird that help it fly. When you put them together, "The bird flaps its wings" means that the bird is using its wings to move up and down in order to fly.

The butterfly flutters its wings.

Meaning: This means that the butterfly is using its wings to move quickly and lightly in order to fly.

Choice of Words: Butterfly is a type of insect with large, colorful wings. Flutters means to move quickly and lightly. Wings are the large, thin parts of a butterfly that help it fly. When you put them together, "The butterfly flutters its wings" means that the butterfly is using its wings to move quickly and lightly in order to fly.

The hummingbird hovers with its wings.

Meaning: This means that the hummingbird is using its wings to stay in one place in the air without moving.

Choice of Words: Hummingbird is a type of bird that is very small and can fly very quickly. Hovers means to stay in one place in the air without moving. Wings are the large, feathered parts of a hummingbird that help it fly. When you put them together, "The hummingbird hovers with its wings" means that the hummingbird is using its wings to stay in one place in the air without moving.

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