Forewing

/fˈɔːwɪŋ/

/ˈfɔɹˌwɪŋ/

Forewing

the anterior wing of an insect, typically larger and more developed than the hindwing, that plays a key role in flight

synonyms : fore wing

Examples

1. There we have head, forewing, hindwing.

2. These beetles also have little bumps on their forewings that sparkle in the sunlight.

3. So that's our forewing and then behind that we have our hindwing.

4. After takeoff, the stiff forewings generate lift, helping the may bug to stay airborne, while the flexible back wings act like propellers.