Word: Wing
How to pronounce: wɪŋ
Noun
Definitions:
1. (in a bird) a modified forelimb that bears large feathers and is used for flying.
Example sentences: "Besides having forelimbs that resemble the wings of modern birds, the animal sported long feathers from thigh to foot on each hind limb."
2. A rigid horizontal structure that projects from both sides of an aircraft and supports it in the air.
Example sentences: "The single-seat research aircraft had a monocoque aluminum fuselage with a wood wing."
3. A raised part of the body of a car or other vehicle above the wheel.
Example sentences: "T1 will see readily identifiable versions of everyday saloon cars visually spectacularly modified with big flared wheel arches, wings and bumpers."
4. A part of a large building, especially one that projects from the main part.
Example sentences: "The maternity wing at South Cleveland Hospital"
5. A group within a political party or other organization that holds particular views or has a particular function.
Example sentences: "Sinn Fein, the political wing of the IRA"
6. The sides of a theater stage out of view of the audience.
Example sentences: "He didn't go on stage, though, but sang from the wings while Beesley mimed onstage."
7. (in soccer, rugby, and other games) the part of the field close to the sidelines.
Example sentences: "Saints are set to switch Darren Albert from the wing to full-back to offset the absence of Paul Wellens, but Millward also has the option of Anthony Stewart and Sean Hoppe."
8. A lateral part or projection of an organ or structure.
Example sentences: "The posterior aspect of the lateral pterygoid plate may be joined to the angular spine of the greater wing by a pterygopetrosal ligament that may calcify."
9. An air force unit of several squadrons or groups.
Example sentences: "He has commanded a fighter squadron, two fighter wings, a numbered Air Force and two major commands."
Verb
Definitions:
1. Travel on wings or by aircraft; fly.
Example sentences: "A bird came winging around the corner"
2. Shoot (a bird) in the wing, so as to prevent flight without causing death.
Example sentences: "One bird was winged for every bird killed"
3. Speak or act without preparation; improvise.
Synonyms:
fender
vanes
airfoil
mudguard
aerofoils
winglet
alula
flank
side panel
side
side wing
extension
annexe
pick off
air wing
plane
annex
fly
soar
body
bloc
block
Derivations:
winged
winging
winger
wingless
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Wing in Other Languages...
Spanish: Ala
German: Flügel
French: Aile
Italian: Ala
Turkish: Kanat
