wings

wɪŋz
Can also be a form of:
wings: feathered limbs used for flying
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Translation of wings into Hebrew

Noun, plural

1.

bird

feathered limbs used for flying
  • Eagles have powerful wings for soaring.לנשרים יש כנפיים חזקות לגלישה.
2.

architecture

extensions on the sides of a building or vehicle
  • The new library wings added much needed space for more books..אגפי הספרייה החדשים הוסיפו מקום דרוש מאוד לעוד ספרים.
3.

theater

TECH.
side areas of a theater stage out of audience view
TECH.
  • The actors waited in the wings for their cues to enter..השחקנים חיכו בכנפיים לאות שלהם לעלות לבמה.
4.

hair

US
hairstyle with flipped ends
US
  • Her wings were styled perfectly for the event.הפאות שלה עוצבו באופן מושלם לאירוע.
5.

aviation

TECH.
stylized insignia for pilots or air crew
TECH.
כַּנְפֵי טִיס סִמְלֵי כְּנָפַיִם
  • She earned her wings after completing training.לאחר שסיימה את ההכשרה היא קיבלה את כנפי הטיס.
6.

diving

TECH.
type of scuba harness with buoyancy device
TECH.
מָאֲזֵן כְּנָפַיִם ma'azen kenafayim
  • He adjusted his wings before diving.הוא כיוון את מאזן כנפיים לפני הצלילה.
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Expressions with wings: examples in English and translations in Hebrew

לְקַצֵּץ כְּנָפַיִם
The new rules clip wings of the employees.
לְנַפְנֵף בְּכְּנָפַיִם
The bird beat its wings and took off.
לִפְרוֹשׂ כְּנָפַיִם
After the internship, Maria spread her wings and moved abroad alone.
לְקַצֵּץ לְמִישֶׁהוּ אֶת הַכְּנָפַיִם
The new rules will clip his wings at work.
After leading the project, he earned his wings at the company.
לְקַצֵּץ לְמִישֶׁהוּ אֶת הַכְּנָפַיִם
The new rules clip the wings of the committee.

Images of wings

  • wings: feathered limbs used for flying
    (bird) כְּנָפַיִם
  • wings: extensions on the sides of a building or vehicle
    (architecture) אַגָּפִים
  • wings: stylized insignia for pilots or air crew
    (aviation) כַּנְפֵי טִיס
  • wings: type of scuba harness with buoyancy device
    (diving) מָאֲזֵן כְּנָפַיִם

Examples of wings in a sentence

  • Butterflies have delicate wings with vibrant colors.
  • The hospital's new wings include state-of-the-art operating rooms.
  • The mansion's wings were added in the 19th century.
  • The props were stored in the wings.
  • She peeked from the wings to see the audience.
  • Her wings curled outward beneath her hat.
wing
wɪŋ
Noun
1.

medical

part of a bird's body used for flying
  • The eagle spread its wings and soared into the sky..הנשר פרש את כנפיים והמריא לשמים
2.

aviation

TECH.
part of an aircraft that generates lift
TECH.
  • The plane's left wing was damaged during the storm..כנף המטוס השמאלית ניזוקה במהלך הסופה.
Verb
1.

improvise

intr.US
act or speak without preparation
intr.US
  • He had to wing his speech at the event.הוא היה צריך לאלתר את הנאום שלו באירוע.
2.

aviation

intr.
travel through the air, typically by flying
intr.
  • The bird winged across the sky effortlessly..הציפור עפה בשמיים ללא מאמץ.
3.

injury

tr.
slightly injure an arm or other limb
tr.
לִפְצוֹעַ קַלּוֹת לִפְגּוֹעַ בְּיַד לִפְגּוֹעַ קַלּוֹת
  • The hunter winged the bird.הצייד פצע קלות את הציפור.

Expressions with wing: examples in English and translations in Hebrew

לְאַלְתֵּר
I didn't study for the test, so I had to wing it.
לִפְרוֹשׂ כְּנָפַיִם
The birds take wing at the first sign of danger..
תַּחַת כְּנָפֶיהָ
She took the new employee under her wing.
תַּחַת חֲסוּתוֹ
She learned a lot under his wing.
תַּחַת חֲסוּתוֹ שֶׁל
He learned the trade under the wing of a master craftsman.
הִסְתַּמְּכוּת עַל תִּקְוָה וּמַזָּל
They made it through the storm on a wing and a prayer.

Translations of "wings" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
כְּנָפַיִיםnm. - qnafaim

An insect's wings can often be more colorful than its body.

כנפיים של חרק יכולות להיות לעתים קרובות צבעוניות יותר מגופו.

That first small success gave wings to their plan to expand overseas.

אותה הצלחה קטנה ראשונה נתנה כנפיים לתוכנית שלהם להתרחב לחו״ל.

כַּנְפֵי - qanefei

New school rules clip the wings of students who want creative freedom.

החוקים החדשים בבית הספר קוצצים את כנפי התלמידים שרוצים חופש יצירתי.

An insect's wings can often be more colorful than its body.

כנפיים של חרק יכולות להיות לעתים קרובות צבעוניות יותר מגופו.

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wings: Examples and translations in context

Joining the theater group helped him expand his wings and overcome shyness.

הצטרפות ללהקת התיאטרון סייעה לו לפרוש כנפיים ולהתגבר על הביישנות.

Graduation is your chance to expand your wings and explore new horizons.

הסיומו של התואר הוא ההזדמנות שלכם לפרוש כנפיים ולחקור אפיקים חדשים.

The band got its wings after signing a contract with a major label.

הלהקה פרשה כנפיים לאחר שחתמה על חוזה עם חברת תקליטים גדולה.

Journalists who cut corners eventually singe their wings on a retraction.

עיתונאים המקצרים תהליכים בסוף שורפים לעצמם את הכנפיים כשנאלצים לפרסם תיקון.

Gamblers who chase losses sooner or later singe their wings badly.

מהמרים שרודפים אחרי ההפסדים בסופו של דבר שורפים לעצמם את הכנפיים קשות.

He reached for fame too quickly and singed his wings on scandal.

הוא שלח יד לתהילה מהר מדי ושרף לעצמו את הכנפיים בפרשה מבזה.

Access to global audiences gave wings to the band's once-local musical vision.

הגישה לקהלים ברחבי העולם נתנה כנפיים לחזון המוזיקלי המקומי לשעבר של הלהקה.

They played with forbidden data and singed their wings when regulators arrived.

הם שיחקו בנתונים אסורים ושרפו לעצמם את הכנפיים כשבאו הרגולטורים.

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