wing
noun
[ wɪŋ ]
• (in a bird) a modified forelimb that bears large feathers and is used for flying.
• a rigid horizontal structure that projects from both sides of an aircraft and supports it in the air.
• a raised part of the body of a car or other vehicle above the wheel.
• a part of a large building, especially one that projects from the main part.
• "a maternity wing"
• a group within a political party or other organization having particular views or a particular function.
• "she joined the youth wing of the party at the age of 16"
Similar:
faction,
camp,
caucus,
arm,
side,
branch,
group,
grouping,
section,
set,
clique,
coterie,
cabal,
fringe movement,
lobby,
• the sides of a theatre stage out of view of the audience.
• (in soccer, rugby, and hockey) the part of the field close to the sidelines.
• a lateral part or projection of an organ or structure.
• an air force unit of several squadrons or groups.
• a flock of plovers (birds).
• "some sportsmen make no scruple about firing into the thick of a wing of plover"
wing
verb
• travel on wings or by aircraft; fly.
• "George satisfied his keen urge to fly by winging homewards with the Royal Air Force"
• shoot (a bird) in the wing, so as to prevent flight without causing death.
• "one bird was winged for every bird killed"
• speak or act without preparation; improvise.
• "a little preparation puts you ahead of the job-seekers who try to wing it"
Origin:
Middle English (originally in the plural): from Old Norse vængir, plural of vængr .
take wing
• (of a bird, insect, or other winged creature) fly away.
