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wing
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- pronunciation:
- wIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- under one's wing
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
either of a pair of movable body parts used by birds, bats, or insects to fly.
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| definition 2: |
any body part that looks or acts like a wing, but does not enable flight.
Penguins use their wings to swim, but they cannot fly. |
| definition 3: |
something having the shape or use of a wing.
The wing of an airplane is usually made of metal. |
| definition 4: |
a side section of a building.
My class is in the north wing of the school.- similar words:
- annex, ward
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| definition 5: |
(plural) the area on both sides of the stage that is hidden from the view of the audience.
The actors waited in the wings. |
| related words: |
limb, member, party |
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| phrase: |
under one's wing |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
wings, winging, winged |
| definition: |
to move by using or as if by using wings; fly.
The eagle winged over the river.- similar words:
- fly
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| related words: |
flit, soar |
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