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wintering

UK
/ˈwɪn.tər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɪn.tɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

winteringnoun
winterings
pl
hivernageAction ou fait de passer l’hiver en un lieu donné ; emploi courant en contexte naturel.
The geese's wintering in the southern wetlands ensures they have enough food during the colder months.
L’hivernage des oies dans les zones humides du sud leur assure suffisamment de nourriture pendant les mois les plus froids.
Additional translations
hivernationSurtout en contexte scientifique ou biologique, pour des animaux ou des plantes.
Synonyms
hibernation
winter months
winter season
spending winter
winteringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈwɪn.tər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɪn.tɚ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe animals, plants, or activities engaged in spending the winter in a specific place.
hivernantSe dit d’animaux, d’oiseaux ou de plantes qui passent l’hiver dans un lieu donné.
Wintering birds can be spotted along the coast throughout the colder months.
Les oiseaux hivernants peuvent être observés le long de la côte pendant les mois les plus froids.
winterverb

wintering

Gerund

wintered
Past Simple
wintered
Past Participle
wintering
Gerund
UK
/ˈwɪn.tə/
US
/ˈwɪn.tɚ/
The birds winter in the warmer southern regions.
Les oiseaux hivernent dans les régions méridionales plus chaudes.
Additional translations
hivernerPar extension, garder ou abriter des animaux pendant la saison froide.
Synonyms
hibernate
winter in
winter over
pass the winter
spend the winter
overwinter

Definitions

winteringnoun
The act or process of spending the winter in a particular place, especially by animals or plants.
The geese's wintering in the southern wetlands ensures they have enough food during the colder months.
winteringgerund / present participle
Engaged in or relating to the act of spending the winter in a particular place.
Wintering birds can be spotted along the coast throughout the colder months.
winterverb
To spend the winter season in a particular place.
The birds winter in the warmer southern regions.
To keep or care for something during the winter season.
Farmers winter their livestock in barns to protect them from the cold.
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