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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWing-Mirror
/wɪŋ ˈmɪrər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A mirror mounted on the side of a vehicle to provide the driver with a view of the area behind and to the side.
"Before changing lanes, always check your wing-mirror for any approaching vehicles." - 2
A decorative or functional mirror shaped like a wing, often used in design.
"The artist created a stunning wing-mirror that added elegance to the room."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'wing-mirror' is derived from the combination of 'wing', which comes from Old English 'wenge', meaning 'wing, fin', and 'mirror', from Latin 'mirare', meaning 'to look at'. The term evolved in the 20th century to refer specifically to side mirrors on vehicles, resembling the shape of a wing.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Wing-Mirror" is said worldwide
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miroir latéral
Transliteration: miroir latéral
"Avant de changer de voie, vérifiez toujours votre miroir latéral."
Außenspiegel
Transliteration: Außenspiegel
"Bevor Sie die Spur wechseln, überprüfen Sie immer Ihren Außenspiegel."
specchietto laterale
Transliteration: specchietto laterale
"Prima di cambiare corsia, controlla sempre il tuo specchietto laterale."
espejo lateral
Transliteration: espejo lateral
"Antes de cambiar de carril, siempre revisa tu espejo lateral."
espelho lateral
Transliteration: espelho lateral
"Antes de mudar de faixa, sempre verifique seu espelho lateral."
पक्षी दर्पण
Transliteration: pakṣī darpaṇ
"लेन बदलने से पहले हमेशा अपने पक्षी दर्पण की जांच करें।"
侧视镜
Transliteration: cè shì jìng
"在变道之前，总是检查你的侧视镜。"
사이드 미러
Transliteration: saideu mileo
"차선을 변경하기 전에 항상 사이드 미러를 확인하세요."
サイドミラー
Transliteration: saido mirā
"レーンを変更する前に、必ずサイドミラーを確認してください。"
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