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Meaning of wing
The primary meaning of the word "wing" refers to a flat, usually narrow, part of an animal's body, especially a bird, that is used for flying, or a similar part of an aircraft.
Etymology of wing
The word "wing" comes from Old English "winge", and is related to Old Norse "vængi" and Old High German "wingo", all of which are thought to be imitative of the sound of flapping.
The word has been used in English since before the 9th century, initially to refer to the wing of a bird or an insect, and later to describe similar parts of other objects, such as aircraft and buildings.
Synonyms
limb
arm
branch
extension
appendage
fin
flipper
pinion
feather
plumage
appendage
protrusion
projection
edge
border
margin
fringe
perimeter
skirt
edge
flank
side
section
partition
division
part
portion
segment
lobe
blade
sail
foil
aileron
flap
spoiler
rudder
elevator
tab
panel
slab
piece
fraction
sector
quadrant
corner
tip
point
end.
Definitions
- A flat or curved part of an animal, especially a bird, that is used for flying.
- A part of an aircraft that is flat or curved and produces lift when the aircraft moves forward.
- A part of a building, especially one that extends out from the main part.
- A group within a larger organization, especially a political party.
- A position on the side of a stage or a sports field.
Usage Examples
- The bird flapped its wings to take off.
- The airplane's wings were damaged in the crash.
- The hospital has a new wing for patient rehabilitation.
- The politician is a member of the left wing of the party.
- The football player was positioned on the wing, near the sideline.