1. a type of artificial fishing fly with wings made from hair instead of feathers
Usage: fishing term; commonly used in fly-fishing

1. of or relating to a fishing fly with hair wings
Usage: fishing term

Examples

• The angler tied a hairwing fly to attract trout in the stream.
• Hairwing patterns are popular among fly fishers for their durability.
• She preferred hairwing flies over traditional feathered patterns.
• The hairwing design made the fly more buoyant on the water.
• Many experienced anglers recommend hairwing flies for saltwater fishing.