wing

გამოთქმა: /wɪŋ/

Universal

1(in a bird) a modified forelimb that bears large feathers and is used for flying.
(in a bat or pterosaur) a modified forelimb with skin stretched between or behind the fingers.
(in most insects) each of two or four flat extensions of the thoracic cuticle, either transparent or covered in scales.
the wing of a bird as food.
(usually wings) used with reference to ease and swiftness of movement:the thought gave wings to her feet

2a rigid horizontal structure that projects from both sides of an aircraft and supports it in the air.
(wings) a pilot’s certificate of ability to fly a plane, indicated by a badge representing a pair of wings:Michael earned his wings as a commercial pilot

3a thing resembling or analogous to a wing in form or function, in particular:
Anatomy a lateral part or projection of an organ or structure.
Botany a thin membranous appendage of a fruit or seed that is dispersed by the wind.

5a part of a large building, especially one that projects from the main part:a maternity wing

6a group within a political party or other organization having particular views or a particular function:a candidate from the liberal wing of the party

8(in soccer, rugby, and hockey) the part of the field close to the sidelines.
(also wing forward) an attacking player positioned near to one of the sidelines.

Universal

1 [no object, with adverbial of direction] travel on wings or by aircraft; fly:George satisfied his keen urge to fly by winging homewards with the Royal Air Force
move, travel, or be sent quickly, as if flying:the prize will be winging its way to you soon
[with object and adverbial of direction] send or convey (something) quickly, as if by air:just jot down the title on a postcard and wing it to us
[with object] archaic enable (someone or something) to fly or move rapidly:the convent was at some distance, but fear would wing her steps

2 [with object] shoot (a bird) in the wing, so as to prevent flight without causing death:one bird was winged for every bird killed
wound (someone) superficially, especially in the arm or shoulder.

3 (wing it) informal speak or act without preparation; improvise:a little preparation puts you ahead of the job-seekers who try to wing it
[from theatrical slang, originally meaning 'to play a role without properly knowing the text' (either by relying on a prompter in the wings or by studying the part in the wings between scenes)]

in the wings: ready to do something or to be used at the appropriate time:older councillors were replaced by technocrats waiting in the wings
on the wing: (of a bird) in flight.
on a wing and a prayer: with only the slightest chance of success.
spread (or stretch or try) one's wings: extend one’s activities and interests or start new ones.
take wing: (of a bird, insect, or other winged creature) fly away.; depart swiftly; flee:Louise took wing for America
under one's wing: in or into one’s protective care:Simon’s uncle had taken him under his wing

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