wing
wing /ˈwɪŋ/
noun
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()
A movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
(
wing
)
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
I always order chicken wings when I go to a sports bar
I always order chicken wings when I go to a sports bar
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()
One of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane
(
wing
)
one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane
The airplane's wing generates lift, allowing it to fly
The airplane's wing generates lift, allowing it to fly
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()
A stage area out of sight of the audience
(
offstage
, backstage
, wing
)
a stage area out of sight of the audience
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()
(military) a unit of military aircraft
(
wing
)
(military) a unit of military aircraft
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()
The side of military or naval formation
(
wing
, flank
)
the side of military or naval formation
They attacked the enemy's right flank
they attacked the enemy's right flank
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An addition that extends a main building
(
annex
, annexe
[British] , extension
, wing
)
an addition that extends a main building
The family decided to build an extension onto the house to give them more space
The family decided to build an extension onto the house to give them more space
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[British]
A barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
(
wing
[British] , fender
)
a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
In Britain they call a fender a wing
in Britain they call a fender a wing
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The wing of a fowl
(
wing
)
the wing of a fowl
He preferred the drumsticks to the wings
he preferred the drumsticks to the wings
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A group within a political party or legislature or other organization that holds distinct views or has a particular function
(
wing
)
a group within a political party or legislature or other organization that holds distinct views or has a particular function
They are the progressive wing of the Republican Party
they are the progressive wing of the Republican Party
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(in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft
(
wing
)
(in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft
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A hockey player stationed in a forward position on either side
(
wing
)
a hockey player stationed in a forward position on either side
verb
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()
Travel through the air; be airborne
(
wing
, fly
)
travel through the air; be airborne
Man cannot fly
Man cannot fly