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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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   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.

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