Collins English-English Dictionary

wing [wɪŋ]

1. 1. n either of the modified forelimbs of a bird that are covered with large feathers and specialized for flight in most species

2. 2. n [anatomy] any bodily structure resembling a wing ala

   the wings of a sphenoid bone

3. 3. n one of the organs of flight of an insect, consisting of a membranous outgrowth from the thorax containing a network of veins

4. 4. n either of the organs of flight in certain other animals, esp the forelimb of a bat

5. 5. n a half of the main supporting surface on an aircraft, confined to one side of it

6. 6. n the full span of the main supporting surface on both sides of an aircraft

7. 7. n an aircraft designed as one complete wing

8. 8. n a position in flight formation, just to the rear and to one side of an aircraft

9. 9. n [Brit] the part of a car body that surrounds the wheels fender

10. 10. n an organ or apparatus resembling a wing

11. 11. n anything suggesting a wing in form, function, or position, such as a sail of a windmill or a ship

12. 12. n [botany] either of the lateral petals of a sweetpea or related flower

13. 13. n any of various outgrowths of a plant part, esp the process on a wind-dispersed fruit or seed

14. 14. n a means or cause of flight or rapid motion; flight

    fear gave wings to his feet

15. 15. n the act or manner of flying

    a bird of strong wing

16. 16. n any affiliate of or subsidiary to a parent organization

17. 17. n [sport] either of the two sides of the pitch near the touchline

18. 18. n a player stationed in such a position; winger

19. 19. n a faction or group within a political party or other organization - See also left wing right wing

20. 20. n a part of a building that is subordinate to the main part

21. 21. n [plural] the space offstage to the right or left of the acting area in a theatre

22. 22. n [fortifications] a side connecting the main fort and an outwork

23. 23. n a folding panel, as of a double door or a movable partition

24. 24. n either of the two pieces that project forwards from the sides of some chairbacks

25. 25. n the US name for quarterlight

26. 26. n a surface fitted to a racing car to produce aerodynamic download to hold it on the road at high speed

27. 27. n [plural] an insignia in the form of stylized wings worn by a qualified aircraft pilot

28. 28. n a tactical formation in some air forces, consisting of two or more squadrons

29. 29. n any of various flattened organs or extensions in lower animals, esp when used in locomotion

30. 30. n the side of a hold alongside a ship's hull

31. 31. n the outside angle of the cutting edge on the share and mouldboard of a plough

32. 32. n a jetty or dam for narrowing a channel of water

33. 33. vb [mainly tr] [also intr] to make (one's way) swiftly on or as if on wings

34. 34. vb to shoot or wound (a bird, person, etc) superficially, in the wing or arm, etc

35. 35. vb to cause to fly or move swiftly

    to wing an arrow

36. 36. vb to fit (an arrow) with a feather

37. 37. vb to provide with wings

38. 38. vb (of buildings, altars, etc) to provide with lateral extensions

39. 39. vb [Etymology] C12: from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse vængir (plural), Norwegian veng