wings
word · lemma: wing
/ˈwɪŋz/
wingz
/wˈɪŋz/
wingz
Definition
The wings are the parts of a bird, insect, or airplane that extend from the sides. They are used for flying, and in food, 'wings' can also mean chicken wings.
Usage & Nuances
Usually the plural form is used when talking about birds and airplanes: 'The bird spread its wings.' The singular 'wing' is common for one side only, and 'wings' is also very common on menus for chicken wings.
Spanish: alasPortuguese (BR): asasPortuguese (PT): asasChinese (Simplified): 翅膀 - 机翼Chinese (Traditional): 翅膀 - 機翼Hindi: पंख - विमान का पंखArabic: أجنحة - جناح الطائرةBengali: ডানারগুলি - উইংস (খাবার)Russian: крыльяJapanese: 翼 - 手羽（料理）Vietnamese: cánh - cánh gà (món ăn)Korean: 날개 - 윙(음식)Turkish: kanatlar - tavuk kanadı (yemek)Urdu: پر - وِنگز (کھانے میں)Indonesian: sayap - sayap ayam (makanan)
Example Sentences
The bird opened its wings.
basic
The plane has long wings.
basic
We ordered spicy chicken wings.
basic
Watching her leave home felt like seeing a baby bird test its wings.
natural
I always ask for extra sauce when I get wings.
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The design gives the car small wings on the back for stability.
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