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noun

plural wings

[count] a part of an animal's body that is used for flying or gliding

the wing of a bird and especially a chicken eaten as food - often plural

We ordered some wings. - see also buffalo wing

[count] :one of usually two long, flat parts of an airplane that extend from the sides and make it possible for the airplane to fly - see picture at bird; see also water wings

[count] :a particular section of a large building

In the library's north wing, you'll find the current periodicals.

She works in the pediatric wing of the hospital.

The guest room is in the east wing.

the wings :the areas on the sides of a stage where performers wait before going onto the stage

She was standing in the wings, waiting for her cue. - often used figuratively

The issue has been lurking/waiting in the wings [=it has been waiting to be dealt with] for several years.

[count] a particular part of a large organization or group

The conservative wing of the party opposed the legislation.

the political wing of the organization

a group of military airplanes

the 107th Fighter Wing

[count] sports :a person who plays on the offense in a position that is towards the sides of the playing area in sports like hockey and soccer

The left/right wing passed the ball to the center. - called also winger

[count] Brit :fender

clip someone's wings

to limit someone's ability to do or say things

They clipped his wings by withholding funding for his projects.

get your wings

chiefly US informal

to officially become a pilot :to receive the license that allows you to fly an airplane, helicopter, etc.

The pilots all got their wings at the end of training.

to gain experience in something

He got his wings as a volunteer by doing work in a soup kitchen.

on a wing and a prayer

informal :without much chance of success

She took the job on a wing and a prayer.

on the wing

in flight

The birds were on the wing. [=were flying]

spread your wings

to become more independent and confident :to try doing new things

He's known as a comic actor, but he's spreading his wings and trying a serious role in his new movie.

College gave her a chance to spread her wings.

take (someone) under your wing

to help, teach, or take care of (someone who is younger or has less experience than you)

He took the rookie pitcher under his wing.

She took me under her wing and showed me how things were done.

take wing

to begin to fly

The ducks took wing and flew away. - often used figuratively

Let your imagination take wing and explore the possibilities.

verb

wings; winged; winging

to travel to a place by flying there [no obj]

The team winged to Moscow for the finals.

winging across the country [+ obj]

She winged her way to Paris [=she flew to Paris] for the weekend.

[+ obj] US informal :to throw (something) forcefully

She winged the ball over to first base.

[+ obj] US informal :to touch or hit (someone or something) especially in the arm or wing while moving past :graze

The soldier was winged by a stray bullet.

wing it

informal :to do or try to do something without much practice or preparation

I hadn't practiced the part, so I got up there and winged it.

We weren't sure what we were doing. We were just winging it.

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