Wing
noun
The part of a bird's body that it uses to fly.
The bird spread its wings and flew away.
Often appears as...
- spread one's wings
- clip someone's wings
noun
A section of a building, especially one that is to one side of a central part.
The children's wing of the hospital has been newly renovated.
Often appears as...
- hospital wing
- east/west/north/south wing
verb
To move or fly through the air with wings.
We watched the geese wing their way south for the winter.
Often appears as...
- wing one's way
- wing it
noun
A group within a political party or other organization that holds particular views or has a particular function.
He is part of the left wing of the party.
Often appears as...
- left wing
- right wing
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Political
noun
A player in a sport who usually plays near the edge of the field or court.
He's a wing for his school's football team.
Often appears as...
- left/right/center wing
- wing player
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Sports
noun
The part of a bird's body that it uses to fly.
The bird spread its wings and flew away.
Often appears as...
- spread one's wings
- clip someone's wings
noun
A section of a building, especially one that is to one side of a central part.
The children's wing of the hospital has been newly renovated.
Often appears as...
- hospital wing
- east/west/north/south wing
verb
To move or fly through the air with wings.
We watched the geese wing their way south for the winter.
Often appears as...
- wing one's way
- wing it
noun
A group within a political party or other organization that holds particular views or has a particular function.
He is part of the left wing of the party.
Often appears as...
- left wing
- right wing
Usage tips
Political
noun
A player in a sport who usually plays near the edge of the field or court.
He's a wing for his school's football team.
Often appears as...
- left/right/center wing
- wing player
Usage tips
Sports
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Metaphoric Use
The term can metaphorically suggest freedom or the ability to escape.
After learning to drive, she really found her wings.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Description
When describing birds, 'wings' often implies the entire physical structure, including feathers.
The swan's wings were pure white and majestic.
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that can perceive the world slightly differently than us. Bats are usually synonymous with some type of evil events. They are the perpetrators in horror movies, such as this famous "Nightwing." Also, if you think about it, demons always have bat wings, whereas birds, they typically --
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and let others such as butterflies and bumble bees to pass through unharmed the system can even distinguish between male and female mosquitoes based on their wing beats this is important because only female mosquitoes bite humans
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“She Does Not Know Her...
the girl does not know her beauty she chooses to believe that her eyes are dark and troubled no one told her evany was the color of the universe's wings she thinks her nose is too flat her breasts too small her legs too long in
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Why are human bodies...
a perfectly shaped leaf, or a butterfly with intricate patterns mirrored on each wing. But it turns out that asymmetry is pretty important, too, and more common than you might think, from crabs with one giant pincer claw
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Swarm Of Locusts DEVOUR...
This is one of planet Earth's greatest spectacles. It's rarely seen on this scale and it won't last long. Once the food has gone, the steady roar of a billion beating locust wings
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Queen Ant Mating Season...
Nothing is wasted. Even a wing has some nutritional value. The rest of the workers take him into the nest. He has their support, at least for the time being. He's on probation.
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How Are Eggs Made? PIPE...
a hard shell and now within the dark uterus it waits like an actor in the wings ready to make its appearance on life's stage but which end will emerge first from the
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Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
even a wing has some nutritional value the rest of the workers take him into the nest he has their support at least for the time being he's on probation
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Puffin Hunts Fish To...
like the puffin their wings are short and good for diving puffins can hold their breath for over a minute and dive as deep as 40 meters
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the adults stay on the wing as if to support the youngster
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Emma Teeling: The secret...
that can perceive the world slightly differently than us. Bats are usually synonymous with some type of evil events. They are the perpetrators in horror movies, such as this famous "Nightwing." Also, if you think about it, demons always have bat wings, whereas birds, they typically --
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New Laser Zaps...
and let others such as butterflies and bumble bees to pass through unharmed the system can even distinguish between male and female mosquitoes based on their wing beats this is important because only female mosquitoes bite humans
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“She Does Not Know Her...
the girl does not know her beauty she chooses to believe that her eyes are dark and troubled no one told her evany was the color of the universe's wings she thinks her nose is too flat her breasts too small her legs too long in
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Why are human bodies...
a perfectly shaped leaf, or a butterfly with intricate patterns mirrored on each wing. But it turns out that asymmetry is pretty important, too, and more common than you might think, from crabs with one giant pincer claw
Video examples
Swarm Of Locusts DEVOUR...
This is one of planet Earth's greatest spectacles. It's rarely seen on this scale and it won't last long. Once the food has gone, the steady roar of a billion beating locust wings
Video examples
Queen Ant Mating Season...
Nothing is wasted. Even a wing has some nutritional value. The rest of the workers take him into the nest. He has their support, at least for the time being. He's on probation.
Video examples
How Are Eggs Made? PIPE...
a hard shell and now within the dark uterus it waits like an actor in the wings ready to make its appearance on life's stage but which end will emerge first from the
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Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
even a wing has some nutritional value the rest of the workers take him into the nest he has their support at least for the time being he's on probation
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Puffin Hunts Fish To...
like the puffin their wings are short and good for diving puffins can hold their breath for over a minute and dive as deep as 40 meters
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Wild Leaps Of Faith PIPE...
the adults stay on the wing as if to support the youngster
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Melania Trump
American First Lady
I think is important to give a child room to make mistakes in order to learn. Mistakes build wings so later in life they can fly and go on their own. Let them fall once in awhile... Be their friend and parent as well. When they're in trouble, they will come to you first. Don't try to change their opinion.
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Denzel Washington
American Actor
When I was a child I thought I saw an angel. It had wings and kinda looked like my sister. I opened the door so some light could come into the room, and it sort of faded away. My mother said it was probably my Guardian Angel.
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Fred Willard
American Comedian
I saw the 'Wizard of Oz' recently and realized that, all my life, I thought they were real monkeys with wings. That's how scary that movie was for me.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
On my back, I have the cross and angel wings: rise above it, no matter what life throws at you. And also, you know, Jesus rose from the grave.
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Jean-Marc Vallee
Canadian Director
Rock was my thing. It influences me and moves me, and it's music that gives me ideas or wings to fly and to make films.
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Sean Evans
American Entertainer
When 'Hot Ones' is done right, every wing is like a different part of that person's personality.
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Frank Vogel
American Clergyman
It's tough to get wings deep post catches when you're playing with two bigs all the time.
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Victor Hugo
French Author
The soul has illusions as the bird has wings: it is supported by them.
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Rubina Dilaik
Indian Actress
Abhinav has helped me open my wings. He motivates and inspires me.
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Lord Byron
British Poet
Friendship is Love without his wings!
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Melania Trump
American First Lady
I think is important to give a child room to make mistakes in order to learn. Mistakes build wings so later in life they can fly and go on their own. Let them fall once in awhile... Be their friend and parent as well. When they're in trouble, they will come to you first. Don't try to change their opinion.
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Denzel Washington
American Actor
When I was a child I thought I saw an angel. It had wings and kinda looked like my sister. I opened the door so some light could come into the room, and it sort of faded away. My mother said it was probably my Guardian Angel.
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Fred Willard
American Comedian
I saw the 'Wizard of Oz' recently and realized that, all my life, I thought they were real monkeys with wings. That's how scary that movie was for me.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
On my back, I have the cross and angel wings: rise above it, no matter what life throws at you. And also, you know, Jesus rose from the grave.
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Jean-Marc Vallee
Canadian Director
Rock was my thing. It influences me and moves me, and it's music that gives me ideas or wings to fly and to make films.
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Sean Evans
American Entertainer
When 'Hot Ones' is done right, every wing is like a different part of that person's personality.
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Frank Vogel
American Clergyman
It's tough to get wings deep post catches when you're playing with two bigs all the time.
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Victor Hugo
French Author
The soul has illusions as the bird has wings: it is supported by them.
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Rubina Dilaik
Indian Actress
Abhinav has helped me open my wings. He motivates and inspires me.
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Lord Byron
British Poet
Friendship is Love without his wings!
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