wing

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Pronunciation
/wɪŋ/
Noun
27 definition(s)
1 Definition

An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly; a similar fin at the side of a ray or similar fish

2 Definition

Human arm.

3 Definition

Part of an aircraft that produces the lift for rising into the air.

4 Definition

One of the large pectoral fins of a flying fish.

5 Definition

One of the broad, thin, anterior lobes of the foot of a pteropod, used as an organ in swimming.

6 Definition

Any membranaceous expansion, such as that along the sides of certain stems, or of a fruit of the kind called samara.

7 Definition

Either of the two side petals of a papilionaceous flower.

8 Definition

A side shoot of a tree or plant; a branch growing up by the side of another.

9 Definition

Passage by flying; flight.

Example Sentences
  • to take wing
10 Definition

Motive or instrument of flight; means of flight or of rapid motion.

11 Definition

A part of something that is lesser in size than the main body, such as an extension from the main building.

Example Sentences
  • the west wing of the hospital
12 Definition

Anything that agitates the air as a wing does, or is put in winglike motion by the action of the air, such as a fan or vane for winnowing grain, the vane or sail of a windmill, etc.

13 Definition

A protruding piece of material on a tampon to hold it in place and prevent leakage.

14 Definition

An ornament worn on the shoulder; a small epaulet or shoulder knot.

15 Definition

A cosmetic effect where eyeliner curves outward and ends at a point.

16 Definition

A fraction of a political movement. Usually implies a position apart from the mainstream center position.

17 Definition

An organizational grouping in a military aviation service:

18 Definition

A panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.

19 Definition

A platform on either side of the bridge of a vessel, normally found in pairs.

20 Definition

That part of the hold or orlop of a vessel which is nearest the sides. In a fleet, one of the extremities when the ships are drawn up in line, or when forming the two sides of a triangle.

21 Definition

A position in several field games on either side of the field.

22 Definition

A player occupying such a position, also called a winger

23 Definition

A háček.

24 Definition

One of the unseen areas on the side of the stage in a theatre.

25 Definition

(in the plural) The insignia of a qualified pilot or aircrew member.

26 Definition

A portable shelter consisting of a fabric roof on a frame, like a tent without sides.

27 Definition

On the Enneagram, one of the two adjacent types to an enneatype that forms an individual's subtype of his or her enneatype

Example Sentences
  • Tom's a 4 on the Enneagram, with a 3 wing.
Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To injure slightly (as with a gunshot), especially in the wing or arm.

2 Definition

To fly.

3 Definition

(of a building) To add a wing (extra part) to.

4 Definition

To act or speak extemporaneously; to improvise; to wing it.

5 Definition

To throw.

6 Definition

To furnish with wings.

7 Definition

To transport with, or as if with, wings; to bear in flight, or speedily.

8 Definition

To traverse by flying.