Wing meaning

What does “wing” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“wing” is a noun and verb with 12 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a movable organ for flying (one of a pair).

wing

noun

  1. a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

  2. one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane

  3. a stage area out of sight of the audience

  4. a unit of military aircraft

  5. the side of military or naval formation

    “they attacked the enemy's right flank”

    Synonymsflank
  6. a hockey player stationed in a forward position on either side

  7. (in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft

  8. a group within a political party or legislature or other organization that holds distinct views or has a particular function

    “they are the progressive wing of the Republican Party”

  9. the wing of a fowl

    “he preferred the drumsticks to the wings”

  10. a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud

    “in Britain they call a fender a wing”

    Synonymsfender
  11. an addition that extends a main building

verb

  1. travel through the air; be airborne

    “Man cannot fly”

    Synonymsfly

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University