Wings — synonyms, definition

1. wings (Noun)

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wings (Noun) — A means of flight or ascent. ex. "necessity lends wings to inspiration"

wings (Noun) — Stylized bird wings worn as an insignia by qualified pilots or air crew members.

wings (Noun) — A plate of deep fried chicken wings, as served in a bar.

wings (Noun) — The unseen area each side of a theatre stage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

wings (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"

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

wings (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"

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

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2. wings (Verb)

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

wings (Verb) — Perform without preparation.

wings (Verb) — Propel through the air.

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

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

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