- either of the two forelimbs of most birds and of bats, corresponding to the human arms, that are specialized for flight.
- either of two corresponding parts in flightless birds, which may be rudimentary, as in certain ratite birds, or adapted for swimming, as in penguins.
- one of the paired, thin, lateral extensions of the body wall of an insect, located on the mesothorax and the metathorax, by means of which it flies.
- a similar structure with which gods, angels, demons, etc., are conceived to be provided for the purpose of flying.
- an arm of a human being, especially a baseball player's pitching or throwing arm.
- a means or instrument of flight, travel, or progress.
- the act or manner of flying.
- something resembling or likened to a bird's wing, as a vane or sail of a windmill.
- Aeronautics.
- one of a pair of airfoils attached transversely to the fuselage of an aircraft and providing lift.
- both airfoils, taken collectively.
- a part of a building projecting on one side of, or subordinate to, a central or main part.
- either of two forward extensions of the sides of the back of an easy chair.
- either of the two side portions of an army or fleet, usually called right wing and left wing, and distinguished from the center; flank units.
- an administrative and tactical unit of the U.S. Air Force consisting of two or more groups, headquarters, and certain supporting and service units.
- (in flight formation) noting a position to the side and just to the rear of another airplane.
- either of the longer sides of a crownwork, uniting it to the main work.
- (in some team games) any one of the positions, or a player in such a position, on the far side of the center position, known as the left and right wings with reference to the direction of the opposite goal.
- Theater.
- the platform or space on the right or left of the stage proper.
- wing flat.
- an ala: the wings of the sphenoid.
- Botany.
- any leaflike expansion, as of a samara.
- one of the two side petals of a papilionaceous flower.
- either of the parts of a double door, screen, etc.
- the feather of an arrow.
- a faction within a political party, as at one extreme or the other: conflict between the right wing and the left wing.
- one of the far side areas of the hold of a merchant vessel.
- a fender of an automobile, truck, bicycle, or other vehicle.
- to equip with wings.
- to enable to fly, move rapidly, etc.; lend speed or celerity to.
- to supply with a winglike part, a side structure, etc.
- to transport on or as on wings.
- to perform or accomplish by wings.
- to traverse in flight.
- to wound or disable in the wing: to wing a bird.
- to wound (a person) in an arm or other nonvital part.
- to bring down (as a flying bird) by a shot.
- to throw; lob: He winged a ball through the neighbor's window.
- to brush or clean with a wing.
- to perform (a part, role, etc.) relying on prompters in the wings.
- to travel on or as if on wings; fly; soar: They are winging to the coast.
- on the wing,
- in flight, or flying: a bird on the wing.
- in motion; traveling; active: Scouts are on the wing in search of a new talent.
- take wing,
- to begin to fly; take to the air.
- to leave in haste; depart: Our resolutions to economize swiftly took wing.
- under one's protection, care, or patronage: She took the orphan under her wing.
- to accomplish or execute something without sufficient preparation or experience; improvise: He had no time to study, so he had to wing it.
- either of the modified forelimbs of a bird that are covered with large feathers and specialized for flight in most species
- one of the organs of flight of an insect, consisting of a membranous outgrowth from the thorax containing a network of veins
- either of the organs of flight in certain other animals, esp the forelimb of a bat
- a half of the main supporting surface on an aircraft, confined to one side of it
- the full span of the main supporting surface on both sides of an aircraft
- an aircraft designed as one complete wing
- a position in flight formation, just to the rear and to one side of an aircraft
- an organ or apparatus resembling a wing
- any bodily structure resembling a wing
- anything suggesting a wing in form, function, or position, such as a sail of a windmill or a ship
- botany
- either of the lateral petals of a sweetpea or related flower
- any of various outgrowths of a plant part, esp the process on a wind-dispersed fruit or seed
- a means or cause of flight or rapid motion; flight
- the act or manner of flying
- the part of a car body that surrounds the wheels
- any affiliate of or subsidiary to a parent organization
- sport
- either of the two sides of the pitch near the touchline
- a player stationed in such a position; winger
- a faction or group within a political party or other organization
- a part of a building that is subordinate to the main part
- the space offstage to the right or left of the acting area in a theatre
- ready to step in when needed
- a side connecting the main fort and an outwork
- a folding panel, as of a double door or a movable partition
- either of the two pieces that project forwards from the sides of some chairbacks
- the US name for quarterlight
- a surface fitted to a racing car to produce aerodynamic download to hold it on the road at high speed
- an insignia in the form of stylized wings worn by a qualified aircraft pilot
- a tactical formation in some air forces, consisting of two or more squadrons
- any of various flattened organs or extensions in lower animals, esp when used in locomotion
- the side of a hold alongside a ship's hull
- the outside angle of the cutting edge on the share and mouldboard of a plough
- a jetty or dam for narrowing a channel of water
- with only the slightest hope of succeeding
- on the wing
- flying
- travelling
- about to leave
- take wing
- to lift off or fly away
- to depart in haste
- to become joyful
- in one's care or tutelage
- clip someone's wings
- to restrict someone's freedom
- to thwart someone's ambition
- flying or as if flying
- to make full use of one's abilities
- to make (one's way) swiftly on or as if on wings
- to shoot or wound (a bird, person, etc) superficially, in the wing or arm, etc
- to cause to fly or move swiftly
- to fit (an arrow) with a feather
- to provide with wings
- (of buildings, altars, etc) to provide with lateral extensions
- to accomplish or perform something without full preparation or knowledge; improvise