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   wing

   /wɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. (in a bird) a modified forelimb that bears large feathers and is used for flying. Similar literary:pinionvanrare:pennon
   • ▪ (in a bat or pterosaur) a modified forelimb with skin stretched between or behind the fingers.
   • ▪ (in most insects) each of two or four flat extensions of the thoracic cuticle, either transparent or covered in scales.
   • ▪ the wing of a bird as food.
   • ▪ used with reference to ease and swiftness of movement: "the thought gave wings to her feet"
   • 2. a rigid horizontal structure that projects from both sides of an aircraft and supports it in the air.
   • ▪ a pilot's certificate of ability to fly a plane, indicated by a badge representing a pair of wings: "Michael earned his wings as a commercial pilot"
   • 3. a raised part of the body of a car or other vehicle above the wheel. British
   • 4. a part of a large building, especially one that projects from the main part: "a maternity wing" Similar partsectionsideannexeextensionell
   • 5. a group within a political party or other organization having particular views or a particular function: "she joined the youth wing of the party at the age of 16" Similar factioncampcaucusarmsidebranchgroupgroupingsectionsetcliquecoteriecabalfringe movementlobby
   • 6. the sides of a theatre stage out of view of the audience.
   • 7. (in soccer, rugby, and hockey) the part of the field close to the sidelines.
   • ▪ an attacking player positioned near to one of the sidelines.
   • 8. a lateral part or projection of an organ or structure.
   • ▪ a thin membranous appendage of a fruit or seed that is dispersed by the wind.
   • 9. an air force unit of several squadrons or groups.
   • ▪ the right or left flank of the main body of a battle formation.
   • 10. a flock of plovers (birds): rare "some sportsmen make no scruple about firing into the thick of a wing of plover"

   verb

   • 1. travel on wings or by aircraft; fly: "George satisfied his keen urge to fly by winging homewards with the Royal Air Force" Similar flyglidesoartake wing
   • ▪ move, travel, or be sent quickly, as if flying: "the prize will be winging its way to you soon" Similar hurtlespeedshootwhizzzoomstreaksweepflyracesail
   • ▪ send or convey (something) quickly, as if by air: "just jot down the title on a postcard and wing it to us"
   • ▪ enable (someone or something) to fly or move rapidly: archaic "the convent was at some distance, but fear would wing her steps"
   • 2. shoot (a bird) in the wing, so as to prevent flight without causing death: "one bird was winged for every bird killed"
   • ▪ wound (someone) superficially, especially in the arm or shoulder. Similar woundgrazehitclip
   • 3. speak or act without preparation; improvise: informal "a little preparation puts you ahead of the job-seekers who try to wing it"

   Word Origin Middle English (originally in the plural): from Old Norse vængir, plural of vængr.

   Derivatives

   • 1. wingless adjective
   • 2. winglike adjective

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   • aeroplane The wings of an aeroplane are the long flat parts sticking out of its side which support it while it is flying. The plane made one pass, dipped its wings, then circled back. 41 meanings: 1. either of the modified forelimbs of a bird that are covered with large feathers and specialized for flight in.... Click for more definitions.

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   What is a bird wing?

   • d. wings An outspread pair of stylized bird's wings worn as insignia by qualified pilots or air crew members. 2. An airfoil whose principal function is providing lift, especially either of two such airfoils symmetrically positioned on each side of the fuselage of an aircraft. 3. Botany a.

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   What is a wing of a building?

   • A wing of a building is a part of it which sticks out from the main part. We were given an office in the empty west wing. ...in the Child Psychiatry wing of London's Royal Free Hospital. A wing of an organization, especially a political organization, is a group within it which has a particular function or particular beliefs.

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   • Wing: Japanese Translation

     WING translate: （鳥の）翼, （飛行機の）翼, 翼（つばさ）, 翼（つばさ）, 棟（とう）, 派（は）,...

   • Wing: French Translation

     WING translate: aile [feminine], aile [feminine], aile...

   • Wing: Korean Translation

     WING translate: 날개, (비행기)날개. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Definitions of wing. noun. a movable organ for flying (one of a pair) see more. noun. the wing of a fowl. “he preferred the drumsticks to the wings ” see more. noun. one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane. see more. verb. travel through the air; be airborne. synonyms: fly. fly.

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