Synonyms: wing
Definition: a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
Similar words: organ
Definition: a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
Synonyms: annex, annexe, extension, wing
Definition: an addition that extends a main building
Similar words: add-on, addition, improver
Definition: a component that is added to something to improve it
Usage: the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement; the addition of cinnamon improved the flavor
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
Similar words: barrier
Definition: a structure or object that impedes free movement
Synonyms: wing
Definition: one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane
Similar words: aerofoil, airfoil, control surface, surface
Definition: a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
Synonyms: wing, backstage, offstage
Definition: a stage area out of sight of the audience
Similar words: stage
Definition: a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience
Usage: he clambered up onto the stage and got the actors to help him into the box
Synonyms: wing
Definition: the wing of a fowl
Usage: he preferred the drumsticks to the wings
Similar words: serving, helping, portion
Definition: an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
Usage: the helpings were all small; his portion was larger than hers; there's enough for two servings each
Synonyms: wing
Definition: a unit of military aircraft
Similar words: air unit
Definition: a military unit that is part of the airforce
Definition: the side of military or naval formation
Usage: they attacked the enemy's right flank
Similar words: formation
Definition: an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
Usage: a defensive formation; a formation of planes
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: social group
Definition: people sharing some social relation
Synonyms: wing
Definition: (in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft
Similar words: position, place
Definition: the particular portion of space occupied by something
Usage: he put the lamp back in its place
Synonyms: wing
Definition: a hockey player stationed in a forward position on either side
Similar words: hockey player, ice-hockey player
Definition: an athlete who plays hockey
Definition: travel through the air; be airborne
Usage: Man cannot fly
Similar words: go, locomote, travel, move
Definition: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
Usage: How fast does your new car go?; We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus; The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect; The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell; news travelled fast