WINGS

wing1 S2 W2 [countable]

1bird/insect

a) HBBHBI one of the parts of a bird's or insect's body that it uses for flying: a butterfly with beautiful markings on its wings

The pheasant flapped its wings vigorously.

b) the meat on the wing bone of a chicken, duck etc, eaten as food: spicy chicken wings

2planeTTA one of the large flat parts that stick out from the side of a plane and help to keep it in the air3buildingTBB one of the parts of a large building, especially one that sticks out from the main partnorth/east etc wing the east wing of the palace

She works in the hospital's maternity wing.

4politicsPPG a group of people within a political party or other organization who have a particular opinion or aim: the moderate wing of the Republican Party

➔ left-wing, right-wing

5sport

a) DS a wingerb) DS the far left or right part of a sports field6carBritish EnglishTTC the part of a car that is above a wheel [= fender American English]

7take somebody under your wingto help and protect someone who is younger or less experienced than you are8(waiting/lurking) in the wingsready to do something or be used when the time is right: Several junior managers are waiting in the wings for promotion.

9theatrethe wings[plural]APT the parts at either side of a stage where actors are hidden from people who are watching the play10on a wing and a prayerif you do something on a wing and a prayer, you do not have much chance of succeeding11be on the wingliteraryHBB if a bird is on the wing, it is flying12take wingliteraryHBB to fly away13get your wingsTTA to pass the examinations you need to become a pilot➔ clip somebody's wingsat clip2 (6); ➔ spread your wingsat spread1 (10)Definition from the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

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