overwinteringгерундий или причастие настоящего времени Used attributively to describe plants, animals, stages, etc., that survive the winter.
Определения
Surviving, remaining, or intended to remain alive through the winter season. The overwintering larvae stay dormant beneath the bark until spring.
overwinterгерундий или причастие настоящего времени The present participle “overwintering” is used attributively (e.g., “overwintering birds”), functioning as an adjective.
Определения
Currently surviving or being kept alive through the winter season. Overwintering butterflies shelter in tree crevices until warmer weather returns.
Синонимы
sheltering for the winter
in winter quarters