Wing — synonyms, definition

1. wing (Noun) informal

58 synonyms

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11 definitions

wing (Noun) — A movable organ for flying (one of a pair).

wing (Noun) — One of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an aeroplane.

wing (Noun) — A stage area out of sight of the audience.

wing (Noun) — (military) a unit of military aircraft.

wing (Noun) — (military) The side of a military or naval formation. ex. "they attacked the enemy's right wing"

wing (Noun) — A hockey player stationed in a forward position on either side.

wing (Noun) — (in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft.

wing (Noun) — A group within a political party or legislature or other organization that holds distinct views or has a particular function. ex. "they are the progressive wing of the Republican Party"

wing (Noun) — The wing of a fowl. ex. "he preferred the drumsticks to the wings"

wing (Noun) — A barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud. ex. "in Britain they call a fender a wing"

wing (Noun) — An addition that extends a main building.

20 types of

add-on addition aerofoil air unit airfoil barrier control surface formation helping hockey player ice-hockey player improver organ place portion position serving social group stage surface

17 types

ala balancer chicken wing ell elytron fore wing fore-wing forewing halter haltere mudguard pennon pinion splash guard splash-guard turkey wing wing case

12 parts

aileron alula bastard wing flap flaps flight feather pinion quill quill feather rib spurious wing squadron

19 parts of

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2. wing (Verb) informal

10 synonyms

ad-lib extemporise extemporize fly glide improvise improvize soar throw wing it

5 definitions

wing (Verb) — Travel through the air; be airborne.

wing (Verb) — Perform without preparation.

wing (Verb) — Propel through the air.

wing (Verb) — Injure slightly (as with a gunshot), especially in the arm or leg.

wing (Verb) — Bring down a bird by shooting in the wing.

9 types of

do execute go impel locomote move perform propel travel

36 types

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