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wintering

UK
/ˈwɪn.tər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɪn.tɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

winteringnoun
winterings
pl
The birds are preparing for their wintering in warmer climates.
Птицы готовятся к своей зимовке в более теплых краях.
Synonyms
hibernation
spending winter
winter season
winter months
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.
winterverb

wintering

Gerund

wintered
Past Simple
wintered
Past Participle
wintering
Gerund
UK
/ˈwɪn.tə/
US
/ˈwɪn.tɚ/
Many birds winter in warmer climates.
Многие птицы зимуют в более тёплых климатах.
Synonyms
overwinter
hibernate
spend the winter
pass the winter
winter over
winter in

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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