flight feather
US /ˈflaɪt ˌfeð.ər/
UK /ˈflaɪt ˌfeð.ər/
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bulu pelepah, bulu terbang
one of the large, stiff, and asymmetrical feathers on the wing or tail of a bird, essential for flight
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The eagle soared high, its powerful wings propelled by strong flight feathers.
Helang melayang tinggi, sayapnya yang kuat digerakkan oleh bulu pelepah yang kukuh.
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Scientists study the structure of flight feathers to understand avian aerodynamics.
Saintis mengkaji struktur bulu pelepah untuk memahami aerodinamik burung.