Meaning of the word wing in English

What does wing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wing

US /wɪŋ/

UK /wɪŋ/

a limb or appendage of an animal (such as a bird or insect) that is used for flight

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The bird flapped its wings and soared into the sky.

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An insect's wing is often delicate and transparent.

Synonym:

pinion aerofoil

a part of a building that projects from the main part

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The new hospital wing will house the maternity ward.

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We stayed in the west wing of the hotel.

Synonym:

annex section extension

a political faction or tendency

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The party's left wing advocated for social reforms.

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He belongs to the conservative wing of the movement.

Synonym:

faction bloc group party

to provide with wings or a wing

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The artist decided to wing the statue, giving it a mythical appearance.

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The bird was winged by a hunter's arrow.

to perform or speak without prior preparation; improvise

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I didn't have time to prepare, so I had to wing it during the presentation.

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Let's just wing it and see what happens.

Synonym:

improvise ad-lib extemporize

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