Definition of wing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalpart of a bird's body used for flying
- The eagle spread its wings and soared into the sky..
2.
aviationTECH. part of an aircraft that generates liftTECH.
- The plane's left wing was damaged during the storm..
3.
sportsTECH. position on the side in sportsTECH.
- He played on the left wing during the match.
4.
architectureextension of a building
- The hospital's new wing opened last year.
5.
politicsfaction within a political organization
- The left wing of the party opposed the bill.
6.
automobileTECH. UK part of a car over the wheelsTECH. UK
- The car's wing was dented in the accident.
7.
theaterTECH. side section of a theater stageTECH.
- Actors waited in the wings for their cues to enter the stage..
8.
militaryTECH. grouping in a military aviation serviceTECH.
- The squadron was part of the air force wing.
Verb
1.
- He had to wing his speech at the event.
2.
aviationintr. travel through the air, typically by flyingintr.
- The bird winged across the sky effortlessly..
3.
- The hunter winged the bird.
Images of wing
part of a bird's body used for flying 
part of an aircraft that generates lift 
part of a car over the wheels
Expressions with wing
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improvise without preparation or planning
I didn't study for the test, so I had to wing it.
begin to fly
The birds take wing at the first sign of danger..
in a state of being protected or guided
She took the new employee under her wing.
with protection or guidance from someone trusted
She learned a lot under his wing.
guided or supervised by someone
He learned the trade under the wing of a master craftsman.
relying on hope and luck rather than skill
They made it through the storm on a wing and a prayer.
while flying
The bird caught insects on the wing..
move quickly or travel as if flying
She winged her way across the country to see her family.
chicken wing cooked on a grill with barbecue sauce
I love eating barbecued wing at summer parties.
wing that is damaged or injured
The bird couldn't fly because of its broken wing.
crisp spicy chicken wings served as a snack
Buffalo wings are perfect for game nights.
wing of a chicken, raw or cooked
I love spicy chicken wings for dinner.
piece of chicken coated in spicy sauce
I ordered a dozen hot wings for the party.
the left side of a structure or body
The bird's left wing was injured.
located on the left side of a field or area
She plays as an on the left wing forward.
cut of meat from turkey
She roasted a turkey wing for dinner.
inflatable band worn on arms for swimming
Children wear water wings to stay afloat.
mirror on the side of a vehicle for viewing the rear
He adjusted the wing mirror before starting the car.
sauce for chicken wings with various flavors
The restaurant offers a sweet wing sauce option.
supporting conservative or capitalist political views
Many right-wing parties favor lower taxes.
supporting equality in politics, society, and economy
Many left-wing parties support higher taxes for the wealthy.
armed part of a larger group carrying out fighting or attacks
The group's military wing claimed responsibility for the overnight attacks.
political groups or policies favoring conservative or reactionary ideologies
The right wing opposes many progressive reforms.
chair with high back and side wings
She sat comfortably in the wing chair by the fireplace.
Origin of wing
Old Norse, vængr (wing)
Terms with wing included in their meaning
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politics
someone with progressive or left-wing views in US politics
politics
left-wing ideology promoting welfare and state intervention
jail wing
section of a prison for inmates sentenced to death
politics
person with extreme right-wing political views
politics
group with very radical left-wing political beliefs
politics
supporting the most radical left-wing political ideas
politics
most radical part of the political left wing
authoritarian politics
political system with authoritarian, nationalist, right-wing ideas
politics
person with left-wing political views
politics
associated with left-wing political views
politics
person with very strong traditional or right-wing political views
politics
person with extreme left-wing political views or radical reform ideas
bird feather
asymmetrical feather on wing or tail needed for bird's flight
biology
incapable of flying because of wing absence
zoology
unable to fly due to wing structure
politics
person with radical left-wing views
aviation
aircraft with fixed wing powered by jets
aviation
movable surface on an aircraft wing
wing motion
moving with quick wing-like motions
animals
marine fish that glides above water using wing-like fins
cross section
wing or blade cross section for aerodynamics
aviation
ratio of wing span to mean chord in aerodynamics
aerodynamics
downward deflection of airflow by an aircraft wing
aeronautical
situated between the wing tip and fuselage
Examples of wing in a sentence
A feather fell from the hawk's wing. The bird perched on the airplane's wing. Engineers inspected the wing for any signs of damage. The coach assigned him to the right wing. She excelled in her role on the wing. The library added a children's wing in 2019.
Her office is in the east wing. The right wing supported the new policy. A new leader emerged in the moderate wing. The mechanic repaired the wing after the crash. She noticed a scratch on the wing of her car. The director signaled from the wings. She could see the entire performance from the wings. The wing conducted joint exercises with allied forces. He was assigned to the newly formed tactical wing. She decided to wing her presentation. They had to wing the entire performance. The plane winged its way through the clouds. A butterfly winged past us, fluttering gracefully. He winged his opponent during the match. The soldier was winged by a stray bullet.
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- French:aile, improviser, ...
- German:Flügel, improvisieren, ...
- Italian:ala, improvvisare, ...
- Spanish:pluma, improvisar, ...
- Portuguese:asa, improvisar, ...
- Chinese:翅膀, 即兴发挥, ...
- Japanese:翼, 即興で行う, ...
- Arabic:جَناح, اِرْتَجَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:כָּנָף, לְאַלְתֵּר, ...
- Russian:крыло, импровизировать, ...
- Ukrainian:крило, імпровізувати, ...
- Hindi:पंख, बिना तैयारी के बोलना, ...
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