Wing (Noun)
Meaning 1
A barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; "in Britain they call a fender a wing".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The damaged wing had to be replaced on my old Land Rover.
- Car designers work to reduce wind drag caused by the front wings of their models.
- Most bicycle shops can easily order you new mudguards that mount on your existing front wings.
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Meaning 2
A unit of military aircraft.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The wing was deployed to the Middle East to support the coalition's air campaign.
- Each wing consists of three to five squadrons of aircraft and their associated ground support units.
- The air force's newest wing was officially activated during a ceremony at the base.
- During the exercise the wing flew a total of 500 sorties and dropped over 2000 bombs.
- After serving for three years as the commander of the wing, Colonel Smith was promoted to brigadier general.
Meaning 3
(in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The fighter jet took up a position on the wing of the lead aircraft, ready to provide cover during the mission.
- As the squadron flew in formation, the pilot of the third plane adjusted his position to fly on the wing of the second aircraft.
- To avoid turbulence, the pilot moved his plane to a position on the wing of the larger aircraft.
- The air traffic controller directed the small plane to fly on the wing of the 747, easing it into the busy airspace.
- The pilot carefully maneuvered his plane into position, taking up the wing spot beside the lead aircraft for the aerial show.
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Meaning 4
The side of military or naval formation; "they attacked the enemy's right flank".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The left wing of the infantry advanced on the enemy position, trying to outflank them.
- The right wing of the aircraft carrier's escort group engaged the enemy submarines.
- The wing commander ordered her pilots to fall back and regroup for another attack.
- The admiral decided to weaken the enemy's defenses by targeting their left wing.
- The commander's bold decision to divide his forces and attack from the enemy's right wing proved to be a decisive victory.
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Meaning 5
The wing of a fowl; "he preferred the drumsticks to the wings".
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- She loved eating fried chicken wings at the barbecue joint.
- The chef carefully deboned the chicken wing before stuffing it with herbs.
- He found a chicken wing in the freezer and decided to make soup.
- The spicy chicken wing sauce lingered on his fingers after the snack.
- Her favorite part of the roasted chicken was the crispy wing.
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Meaning 6
A hockey player stationed in a forward position on either side.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The left wing sprinted down the ice, trying to get past the defender.
- He played right wing for the entire season, scoring 20 goals.
- The team's star wing was injured in the first period and had to leave the game.
- The coach told the wing to stay close to the boards and look for a pass.
- The opposing team's wing was too fast for our defense to keep up with.
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Meaning 7
A group within a political party or legislature or other organization that holds distinct views or has a particular function; "they are the progressive wing of the Republican Party".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The libertarian wing of the party opposes all tax increases, and frequently clashes with its moderate colleagues.
- He serves on the council representing the education wing, tasked with planning out staff developments.
- For nearly three years she ran the production wing as line manager to seventeen very loyal permanent and sixty freethinking job temp stage handlers, none a shareholder ever quit – five signed secret papers: another top bond bid top seamed! In particular even you but usually good did pass much nice woman such year most help?
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- The progressive wing of environmental organizations is calling for radical action to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels.
Meaning 8
A stage area out of sight of the audience.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The stagehands were waiting in the wing, ready to make a quick entrance.
- The actors rushed offstage and took their positions in the wing to prepare for the next scene.
- From the wing, the stage manager gave the cue for the lighting technician to dim the lights.
- The lead actress stood in the wing, collecting her thoughts before making her dramatic entrance.
- The prop table in the wing was cluttered with hats, wigs, and other costume pieces.
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Meaning 9
A movable organ for flying (one of a pair).
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 10
One of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The plane's wing was damaged during the bumpy landing.
- Manufacturing the wing of an aircraft requires precision engineering.
- The pilot had to make an emergency landing after a flap on the left wing malfunctioned.
- The wing tip on the 747 was designed to reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency.
- The engineers spent months testing different shapes and materials for the wing to improve aerodynamics.
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Meaning 11
An addition that extends a main building.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The new wing of the hospital was completed last year and has been in operation ever since.
- The museum's east wing is dedicated to the art of ancient civilizations.
- The family added a wing to their house to accommodate their growing family.
- The west wing of the university's library is reserved for graduate students.
- The new wing of the school will feature state-of-the-art science labs and classrooms.