- nounwing (noun) · wings (plural noun) · the wings (plural noun)
- (in a bird) a modified forelimb that bears large feathers and is used for flying.
- (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 meat on the wing bone of a bird used as food.
- (wings)used with reference to ease and swiftness of movement:"time flies by on wings"
- a rigid horizontal structure that projects from both sides of an aircraft and supports it in the air.
- (wings)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"
- BRITISH ENGLISHa raised part of the body of a car or other vehicle above the wheel.
- a part of a large building, especially one that projects from the main part:"the maternity wing at South Cleveland Hospital"
- a group within a political party or other organization that holds particular views or has a particular function:"she joined the youth wing of the party at the age of 16"
- (the wings)the sides of a theater stage out of view of the audience.
- (in soccer, rugby, and other games) the part of the field close to the sidelines.
- (in soccer, ice hockey, and other games) an attacking player who plays mostly forward close to one side of the field or rink.
- anatomya lateral part or projection of an organ or structure.
- botanya thin membranous appendage of a fruit or seed that is dispersed by the wind.
- an air force unit of several squadrons or groups.
- the right or left flank of the main body of a battle formation.
verbwing (verb) · wings (third person present) · winged (past tense) · winged (past participle) · winging (present participle)- travel on wings or by aircraft; fly:"a bird came winging around the corner"
- move, travel, or be sent quickly, as if flying:"the prize will be winging its way to you soon"
- send or convey (something) quickly, as if by air:"just jot down the title on a postcard and wing it to us"
- archaicenable (someone or something) to fly or move rapidly:"the convent was at some distance, but fear would wing her steps"
- 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.
- informal(wing it)speak or act without preparation; improvise:"a little boning up puts you ahead of the job seekers who try to wing it"
OriginMiddle English (originally in the plural): from Old Norse vængir, plural of vængr.Similar and Opposite Wordsnoun- (in a bird) a modified forelimb that bears large feathers and is used for flying.
- a part of a large building, especially one that projects from the main part:
- a group within a political party or other organization that holds particular views or has a particular function:
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