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

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   21 hours ago · 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.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Glossary_of_bird_termsGlossary of bird terms - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · Also defined: outer wing. The inner wing of a bird is that portion of the wing stretching from its connection to the body and through the "wrist" joint. The outer wing stretches from the wrist to the wingtip.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BatBat - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · The wings of bats are much thinner and consist of more bones than the wings of birds, allowing bats to maneuver more accurately than the latter, and fly with more lift and less drag. By folding the wings in toward their bodies on the upstroke, they save 35 percent energy during flight.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wingsWings - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   6 days ago · Definitions of wings. noun. a means of flight or ascent. “necessity lends wings to inspiration”. see more. see less. type of: agency, means, way. how a result is obtained or an end is achieved.

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Political alignment: right wing. Formed in: 2019 (as Brexit Party) Manifesto [or a contract with voters, as the party calls it]: Speed up infrastructure projects.

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   Jun 27, 2024 · June 13, 2024, 3:38 AM ET (BBC) Londonderry: Terror charges dropped against family members. terrorism, the calculated use of violence to create a general climate of fear in a population and thereby to bring about a particular political objective.

8. www.nytimes.com › athletic › 5618334/2024/07Demiral’s ‘wolf’ gesture and Turkish football’s complicated ...

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   2 days ago · Demiral was investigated after he made the gesture with both hands, which involves raising the index and little fingers, and pinching the middle and fourth fingers together with the thumb to form ...