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Wing: meaning, definitions and examples

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wing

 

[ wษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

bird anatomy

The wing is the part of a bird's body that it uses for flying. Wings are typically composed of feathers and have a strong, lightweight structure that allows for efficient flight.

Synonyms

feathered appendage, flight appendage

Examples of usage

  • The eagle spread its wings and soared through the sky.
  • The hummingbird's wings beat incredibly fast, allowing it to hover in place.
Context #2 | Noun

aircraft

In the context of aircraft, a wing is a rigid, horizontal airfoil that extends from the fuselage of the aircraft. Wings generate lift and are essential for the aircraft to achieve flight.

Synonyms

aerofoil, airfoil

Examples of usage

  • The plane's wings were equipped with flaps to control lift during takeoff and landing.
  • The design of the wing plays a crucial role in the aerodynamics of the aircraft.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To wing something is to do it with little preparation or effort, often relying on natural talent or intuition.

Synonyms

improvise, wing it

Examples of usage

  • She decided to wing the presentation and just speak off the cuff.
  • He's known for winging his way through exams without much studying.

Translations

Translations of the word "wing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น asa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค‚เค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flรผgel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sayap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skrzydล‚o

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฟผ (ใคใฐใ•)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ala

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kanat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ ๊ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ุงุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™รญdlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรญdlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฟ…่†€ (chรฌbวŽng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรฆngur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฝะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒ—แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qanad

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ala

Etymology

The word 'wing' has Old English origins, with its roots in the Germanic word 'wanga' meaning 'wing'. Over time, the word evolved to refer to both the anatomical part of birds and the aircraft component. The use of 'wing' as a verb to mean 'to do something with little preparation' likely originated in American English slang. The versatility and adaptability associated with wings have made the word a common metaphor in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,955, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.