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Word: Wing
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (originally in the plural): from Old Norse vængir, plural of vængr
wɪŋ
(in a bird) a modified forelimb that bears large feathers and is used for flying.
Short Definition:(in bird) modified forelimb used for flying
a rigid horizontal structure that projects from both sides of an aircraft and supports it in the air.
Short Definition:rigid horizontal structure that projects from both sides of aircraft
a raised part of the body of a car or other vehicle above the wheel.
Short Definition:raised part of body of car or other vehicle above wheel
a part of a large building, especially one that projects from the main part
Short Definition:part of large building
Examples:- a maternity wing
a group within a political party or other organization having particular views or a particular function
Short Definition:group within political party or other organization having particular views
Examples:- she joined the youth wing of the party at the age of 16
the sides of a theatre stage out of view of the audience.
Short Definition:sides of theatre stage out of view of audience
(in soccer, rugby, and hockey) the part of the field close to the sidelines.
Short Definition:(in soccer, rugby, and hockey) part of field close to sidelines
a lateral part or projection of an organ or structure.
Short Definition:lateral part or projection of organ or structure
an air force unit of several squadrons or groups.
Short Definition:air force unit of several squadrons or groups
a flock of plovers (birds)
Short Definition:flock of plovers
Examples:- some sportsmen make no scruple about firing into the thick of a wing of plover
Word: Wing
Speech Type: Verb
wɪŋ
travel on wings or by aircraft; fly
Short Definition:travel on wings or by aircraft
Examples:- George satisfied his keen urge to fly by winging homewards with the Royal Air Force
shoot (a bird) in the wing, so as to prevent flight without causing death
Short Definition:shoot bird in wing, so as to prevent flight without causing death
Examples:- one bird was winged for every bird killed
speak or act without preparation; improvise
Short Definition:speak or act without preparation
Examples:- a little preparation puts you ahead of the job-seekers who try to wing it
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