What is the meaning of wings?

noun

  • A movable organ for flying (one of a pair.
  • One of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane.
  • A stage area out of sight of the audience.
  • A unit of military aircraft.
  • 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.
  • In flight formation. ( a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft)
  • 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"
  • The wing of a fowl.
    • usage: "he preferred the drumsticks to the wings"
  • 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

  • Travel through the air; be airborne.
    • usage: "Man cannot fly"
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