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Meaning ofwingin English

wing

us//wɪŋ//uk//wɪŋ//

Pluralwings
Past Tensewinged
Participle Verbwinging
Third Person Singularwings

Definitions

Noun
1. flight-enabling appendage (on birds, etc.); swimming aid
2. aircraft part for lift; aerodynamic
3. a smaller part or extension (of a building, etc.)
  The hospital has a new wing for patients with special needs.
4. a larger formation (groups, squadrons)
  The air force has several wing formations ready for deployment.
5. a player in that position (sports); winger
  The football team's best wing was injured during the game.
6. a háček symbol (typography)
  The typesetting software supported the wing symbol for Czech characters.
7. pilot's insignia; aircrew badge
  The pilot wore his wing insignia on his uniform.
8. a military aviation unit; organizational subgroup
  The air force commander was in charge of several wing units.
9. a military unit (squadrons); subordinate to a group
  The airbase is home to a wing of fighter jets.
10. a car panel (enclosing wheels)
  The car's wing was damaged in the collision.
11. a vessel's platform (near the bridge)
  The captain stood on the wing of the ship to get a better view.
12. a vessel's side area (nautical context); near the sides
  The crew checked the wing area of the vessel for any damage.
13. a field position (sports); on either side
  The soccer player took a position on the left wing.
14. the area beside a stage; offstage
  The actors waited in the wing of the theater before going onstage.
15. a portable shelter with a fabric roof
  The campers used a wing tent to provide shade from the sun.
16. an enneagram subtype formed by adjacent types; personality influence
  The enneagram wing type can help explain individual personality variations.
17. a flying appendage (bird, bat, insect) or fin
  The bird's wing was injured during the migration.
18. thin plant extension (stems, fruits)
  The leaf had a thin wing shape that helped it float on water.
19. a means of flight or rapid motion; motivational force
  The new employee's creativity was a wing that helped the company innovate.
20. air-agitating device (like a fan)
  The old house had a large wing installed in the attic to improve ventilation.
21. protruding part (on a tampon)
  The tampon had a wing that helped prevent leakage.
22. a faction (in politics); extremist view
  The politician's wing of the party held extreme views on immigration.
23. a military aviation unit
  The air force has a wing stationed in the eastern region.
24. subtype of an Enneagram type (personality)
  The Enneagram wing type can influence an individual's behavior and motivations.
25. fly-enabling appendage (animal)
  The bird's wing allowed it to soar through the sky.
26. side fin of a fish (e.g. ray)
  The manta ray had a large wing that helped it glide through the water.
27. arm or upper limb; informal
  The doctor examined the patient's wing for any signs of injury.
28. side petal in certain flowers
  The orchid had a beautiful wing petal that attracted many bees.
29. large fin of a flying fish; for movement
  The flying fish used its wing to glide above the water.
30. thin lobe on pteropod foot; for swimming
  The pteropod's wing helped it propel through the ocean currents.
31. membranous expansion (on stems, fruits, etc.)
  The leaf had a thin wing that helped it photosynthesize more efficiently.
32. a branch growing from the side; lateral shoot
  The gardener pruned the lateral wing of the plant to maintain its shape.
33. the act of flying; passage through air
  The bird's wing allowed it to soar through the sky with ease.
34. limb or means of flight
  The new airplane design featured a unique wing shape for better aerodynamics.
35. a fortified structure's extended side
  The castle's wing was built to protect the main tower.
36. a prison cellblock or section; time served
  The prisoner spent five years in the west wing of the correctional facility.
37. an object moving air; like a fan or sail
  The ceiling fan's wing blew a gentle breeze across the room.
38. a pad's protruding part for secure placement
  The tablet's wing helped it stay upright on the uneven surface.
39. a decorative shoulder piece; epaulet
  The general's uniform featured a wing on each shoulder.
40. a curved eyeliner style
  The makeup artist created a beautiful wing eyeliner look for the model.
41. a subgroup in politics; faction
  The party's conservative wing opposed the new policy.
Verb
1. to injure slightly (with a shot etc.)
  The hunter's shot managed to wing the bird in flight.
2. to act or speak spontaneously
  She had to wing her presentation as she forgot her notes.

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