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Wings - English meaning

Wings – definitions in English dictionary

noun

(in a bird) a modified forelimb that bears large feathers and is used for flying.

Usage examples:

Besides having forelimbs that resemble the wings of modern birds, the animal sported long feathers …
noun

A rigid horizontal structure that projects from both sides of an aircraft and supports it in the air.

Usage examples:

The single-seat research aircraft had a monocoque aluminum fuselage with a wood wing.
noun

A raised part of the body of a car or other vehicle above the wheel.

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T1 will see readily identifiable versions of everyday saloon cars visually spectacularly modified w…
noun

A part of a large building, especially one that projects from the main part.

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A maternity wing
noun

A group within a political party or other organization having particular views or a particular function.

Usage examples:

She joined the youth wing of the party at the age of 16
noun

The sides of a theatre stage out of view of the audience.

Usage examples:

He didn't go on stage, though, but sang from the wings while beesley mimed onstage.
noun

(in soccer, rugby, and hockey) the part of the field close to the sidelines.

Usage examples:

Saints are set to switch darren albert from the wing to full-back to offset the absence of paul wel…
noun

A lateral part or projection of an organ or structure.

Usage examples:

The posterior aspect of the lateral pterygoid plate may be joined to the angular spine of the great…
noun

An air force unit of several squadrons or groups.

Usage examples:

He has commanded a fighter squadron, two fighter wings, a numbered air force and two major commands.
noun

A flock of plovers (birds).

Usage examples:

Some sportsmen make no scruple about firing into the thick of a wing of plover
verb

Travel on wings or by aircraft; fly.

Usage examples:

George satisfied his keen urge to fly by winging homewards with the royal air force
verb

Shoot (a bird) in the wing, so as to prevent flight without causing death.

Usage examples:

One bird was winged for every bird killed
verb

Speak or act without preparation; improvise.

Usage examples:

A little preparation puts you ahead of the job-seekers who try to wing it
plural noun

The sides of a stage which cannot be seen by the people watching the play

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翅膀

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Vleugels, Coulissen, Vliegervink

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Ailes, Coulisses

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Flügel

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पंख

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Ali

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날개, 우익, 공군 기장

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Крылья

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Alas, Bastidores

Word origin

Middle English (originally in the plural): from Old Norse vængir, plural of vængr .

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