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An appendage of an animal or machine that enables it to fly
“Each downstroke of the wing of birds produces a small upward acceleration of the body to support the weight of the body and overcome drag.”
A group or faction within a political party or other organization
“Rather, the IRA was increasingly recognized as the armed wing of one political party.”
A part of a large building, especially one that projects from the main part
“The young girl was given free rein in the most secure wing of the building, which continues to be unfortunately sparse of visitors.”
(Britain) A panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels
“Passing on the left side of a car heading South, the van clipped the rear nearside wing of the car.”
Any part of the body of a person or animal
A particular side of an object or body of people
Chicken wings served as food
An amount or section which, when combined with others, makes up the whole of something
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization
A large number of people or things
An area of territory owned or controlled by a particular ruler or government
A long room or passage, typically one that is partly open at the side to form a portico or colonnade
An act or instance of throwing or casting something
A continuous area or expanse of land or water
Any of the flat appendages growing from a bird's skin and forming its plumage
To move, travel, or be sent quickly, as if flying
“The conference called on leadership at all levels to rapidly wing into action.”
To travel on wings or by aircraft
“Birds wing into the deep, cool shadows of the woods to renew their feathers in a late post-nuptial molt.”
To shoot or wound in the wing or arm
“Oh, sure, you have all seen me wing a couple of people, but I would hope that it was only after they'd repeatedly attacked me.”
To do or perform something through improvisation
“I'm not good at making speeches, so I'm just going to wing it and hope it comes out fine.”
To travel by jet aircraft
To fly or rise high in the air
To throw or launch something in a given direction
Of, at, towards, or from the side or sides
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