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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

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   one of the movable, usually long and flat, parts on either side of the body of a bird, insect, or bat that it uses for flying, or one of the long, flat, horizontal structures that stick out on either side of an aircraft: The duck flapped its wings and took off.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wingWing Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of WING is one of the movable feathered or membranous paired appendages by means of which a bird, bat, or insect is able to fly; also : such an appendage (as of an ostrich) even though rudimentary or modified so no longer having the power of flight. How to use wing in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › wingWING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. either of the modified forelimbs of a bird that are covered with large feathers and specialized for flight in most species. one of the organs of flight of an insect, consisting of a membranous outgrowth from the thorax containing a network of veins.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you say that something or someone wings their way somewhere or wings somewhere, you mean that they go there quickly, especially by plane. A few moments later they were airborne and winging their way south.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › wingWing - definition of wing by The Free Dictionary

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   wing. ( wiŋ) noun. 1. one of the arm-like limbs of a bird or bat, which it usually uses in flying, or one of the similar limbs of an insect. The eagle spread his wings and flew away; The bird cannot fly as it has an injured wing; These butterflies have red and brown wings.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishwing noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of wing noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › wingWing Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   WING meaning: 1 : a part of an animal's body that is used for flying or gliding; 2 : the wing of a bird and especially a chicken eaten as food often plural

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wingWing - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWING | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    one of the two parts that a bird or insect uses to fly. Examples. We could hear the pigeons beating their wings. Eagles have long, broad wings. The bird is able to flap its wings very rapidly. One the bird's wings seemed to be damaged. The butterfly's wings are covered in tiny scales.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › wingwing | meaning of wing in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    wing meaning, definition, what is wing: one of the parts of a bird’s or insect’s...: Learn more.