noun
- A movable organ for flying (one of a pair.
- synonyms: wing
- One of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane.
- synonyms: wing
- A stage area out of sight of the audience.
- A unit of military aircraft.
- synonyms: wing
- The side of military or naval formation.
- usage: "they attacked the enemy's right flank"
- A hockey player stationed in a forward position on either side.
- synonyms: wing
- In flight formation. ( a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft)
- synonyms: wing
- A group within a political party or legislature or other organization that holds distinct views or has a particular function.
- usage: "they are the progressive wing of the Republican Party"
- synonyms: wing
- The wing of a fowl.
- usage: "he preferred the drumsticks to the wings"
- synonyms: wing
- A barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud.
- usage: "in Britain they call a fender a wing"
- An addition that extends a main building.
- A means of flight or ascent.
- usage: "necessity lends wings to inspiration"
- Stylized bird wings worn as an insignia by qualified pilots or air crew members.
verb
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