Definitions for wing

Definitions for (noun) wing

Main entry: wing

Definition: a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)


Main entry: annex, annexe, extension, wing

Definition: an addition that extends a main building


Main entry: fender, wing

Definition: a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud

Usage: in Britain they call a fender a wing


Main entry: wing

Definition: one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane


Main entry: wing, backstage, offstage

Definition: a stage area out of sight of the audience


Main entry: wing

Definition: the wing of a fowl

Usage: he preferred the drumsticks to the wings


Main entry: wing

Definition: a unit of military aircraft


Main entry: flank, wing

Definition: the side of military or naval formation

Usage: they attacked the enemy's right flank


Main entry: wing

Definition: a group within a political party or legislature or other organization that holds distinct views or has a particular function

Usage: they are the progressive wing of the Republican Party


Main entry: wing

Definition: (in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft


Main entry: wing

Definition: a hockey player stationed in a forward position on either side


Definitions for (verb) wing

Main entry: wing, fly

Definition: travel through the air; be airborne

Usage: Man cannot fly


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