wing
word
/ˈwɪŋ/
wing
/wˈɪŋ/
wing
Definition
A wing is the part of a bird, insect, or airplane that extends from the side and is used for flying. It can also mean one side or section of a building or organization.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly refers to bird or airplane parts. Common collocations include "bird's wing," "airplane wing," and "west wing." In food, "chicken wings" is very common. Don't confuse it with "feather," which is only one part of a bird's body covering.
Spanish: alaPortuguese (BR): asa - alaPortuguese (PT): asa - alaChinese (Simplified): 翅膀 - 机翼 - 侧厅Chinese (Traditional): 翅膀 - 機翼 - 側廳Hindi: पंख - विंग (इमारत का हिस्सा)Arabic: جناح - رفرف (طائرة)Bengali: ডানা - শাখা (ভবন/সংগঠন অর্থে)Russian: крылоJapanese: 翼 - 棟（建物の一部）Vietnamese: cánhKorean: 날개Turkish: kanatUrdu: پر - بازو (عمارت یا تنظیم کا حصہ)Indonesian: sayap
Example Sentences
We got seats right over the wing, so the view wasn't great.
natural
They're renovating the old hospital wing next month.
natural
The chicken wings here are actually really good.
natural
The bird hurt its wing.
basic
I sat by the wing of the plane.
basic
Her office is in the east wing.
basic