: either of two opposing groups within an organization or society : faction
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: a section of an organized body (such as a legislative chamber) representing a group or faction holding distinct opinions or policies compare left wing, right wing
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: a unit of the U.S. Air Force higher than a group and lower than a division
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: two or more squadrons of naval airplanes
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: a dance step marked by a quick outward and inward rolling glide of one foot
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wings plural: insignia consisting of an outspread pair of stylized bird's wings which are awarded on completion of prescribed training to a qualified pilot, aircrew member, or military balloon pilot
Noun In the library's north wing, you'll find the current periodicals. She works in the pediatric wing of the hospital. The guest room is in the east wing. Verb The team winged to Moscow for the finals. She winged the ball over to first base. The soldier was winged by a stray bullet. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
According to Porsche, though, many current Touring owners weren't keen on their car resembling a standard GT3 that had its wing sheared off in a car wash. Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 13 Sep. 2022 Dee Bradley Baker provides the voices of clones Hunter, Echo, Tek, Wrecker, and Crosshair while Michelle Ang voices Omega, a female clone that Clone Force 99 has taken under their wing for protection from Imperial forces. Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2022 Mel Gibson has taken him under his wing and introduced him to things like Latin Mass. Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 The two then struck up a friendship, with Bieber taking Benjamin under his wing and mentoring him. Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 Like a good linebacker is prone to do, Jones disrupted that game plan – by the end of the visit, he'd been asked to take the boy under his wing.The Courier-Journal, 2 Sep. 2022 However, Ben's life takes a turn for the better when a charismatic student named Nathan takes them under his wing. Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 31 Aug. 2022 D’Amato takes Tyson under his wing, and into his household. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 Seriously, his wing of the Targaryen family tree is kind of out of control, even for Game of Thrones. Evan Romano, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2022
Verb
Despite my initially chaotic approach of just trying to wing it, the lounge's very funny bartenders, Chris and Keeli, valiantly kept trying to teach me how to play properly. Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 There’s never any gray area, McNulty said, and Jurkovec is never going to wing anything or leave out any possible wrinkle. Trevor Hass, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 Repertory is usually so familiar that the orchestra can wing it if necessary. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2022 Plan some time to just wing it and enjoy each other's company. Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2022 Even with an injury to wing Sophie Cunningham, the team’s chemistry has improved immensely. Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 20 June 2022 Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams, wing Mikal Bridges and forward Cam Johnson each were named one of three finalists for three different NBA individual awards Sunday. Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2022 Bruins wing Brad Marchand, who has been slumping lately, had eight shots on goal, but there was no beating DeSmith. Dan Scifo, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2022 Others just wing it and type whatever comes to their mind. Joseph Pisani, WSJ, 19 Jan. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English winge, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish & Swedish vinge wing; akin to Sanskrit vāti it blows — more at wind entry 1