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wing
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- pronunciation:
- wIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- under one's wing, wing it
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
either of a pair of movable appendages enabling a bird, bat, or insect to fly.
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| definition 2: |
any corresponding body part that resembles such an appendage, but does not enable flight.
the wing of a penguin |
| definition 3: |
something having the shape or function of a wing.
the wing of an airplane |
| definition 4: |
(informal) a human arm.
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| definition 5: |
a side section of a building.
the north wing of the mansion- similar words:
- annex, ward
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| definition 6: |
an extension at either top side of an armchair.
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| definition 7: |
a group characterized by its extreme political orientation.
the right wing- similar words:
- limb
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| definition 8: |
(pl.) the backstage area on both sides of the stage that is hidden from the view of the audience.
The actors waited in the wings for their cue to enter. |
| definition 9: |
(chiefly British) the part on the side of a car that covers the wheels; fender.
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| related words: |
appendage, appendix, limb, member, party, ward |
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| phrase: |
under one's wing |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
wings, winging, winged |
| definition 1: |
to move rapidly by or as if by means of flying.
They winged her to the hospital in the ambulance. |
| definition 2: |
to transport by flying.
They winged the cargo by air freight.- similar words:
- fly
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| definition 3: |
to hit or wound in the arm or wing.
The ball winged him as he tried to catch it.The bird had been winged and could not fly. |
| definition 4: |
to supply with wings.
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to move by using or as if by using wings; fly.
- similar words:
- fly
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| related words: |
flit, soar |
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| phrase: |
wing it |
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