wing (wɪŋ
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Definitions
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
- either of the organs of flight in certain other animals, esp the forelimb of a bat
- a half of the main supporting surface on an aircraft, confined to one side of it
- the full span of the main supporting surface on both sides of an aircraft
- an aircraft designed as one complete wing
- a position in flight formation, just to the rear and to one side of an aircraft
- an organ or apparatus resembling a wing
- anatomy any bodily structure resembling a wing ⇒
the wings of a sphenoid bone
Technical name ala
- anything suggesting a wing in form, function, or position, such as a sail of a windmill or a ship
- botany
- either of the lateral petals of a sweetpea or related flower
- any of various outgrowths of a plant part, esp the process on a wind-dispersed fruit or seed
- a means or cause of flight or rapid motion; flight ⇒
fear gave wings to his feet
- the act or manner of flying ⇒
a bird of strong wing
- British the part of a car body that surrounds the wheels fender
- any affiliate of or subsidiary to a parent organization
- sport
- either of the two sides of the pitch near the touchline
- a player stationed in such a position; winger
- a faction or group within a political party or other organization See also left wing
, right wing
- a part of a building that is subordinate to the main part
- (plural) the space offstage to the right or left of the acting area in a theatre
- See in the wings
- fortifications a side connecting the main fort and an outwork
- a folding panel, as of a double door or a movable partition
- either of the two pieces that project forwards from the sides of some chairbacks
- the US name for quarterlight
- a surface fitted to a racing car to produce aerodynamic download to hold it on the road at high speed
- (plural) an insignia in the form of stylized wings worn by a qualified aircraft pilot
- a tactical formation in some air forces, consisting of two or more squadrons
- any of various flattened organs or extensions in lower animals, esp when used in locomotion
- the side of a hold alongside a ship's hull
- the outside angle of the cutting edge on the share and mouldboard of a plough
- a jetty or dam for narrowing a channel of water
- See on a wing and a prayer
- See on the wing
- See take wing
- See under one's wing
- See clip someone's wings
- See on wings
- See spread one's wings
verb (mainly tr)
- (also intr) to make (one's way) swiftly on or as if on wings
- to shoot or wound (a bird, person, etc) superficially, in the wing or arm, etc
- to cause to fly or move swiftly ⇒
to wing an arrow
- to fit (an arrow) with a feather
- to provide with wings
- (of buildings, altars, etc) to provide with lateral extensions
- See wing it
Alternative Forms
ˈwingˌlike adjective Word Origin
C12: from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse vǣngir (plural), Norwegian veng
Synonyms
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faction,
grouping,
group,
set,
side,
arm,
section,
camp,
branch,
circle,
lobby,
segment,
caucus,
clique,
coterie,
schism,
cabal,
