Wing Definition

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"
  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"
  11. an addition that extends a main building
verb
  1. travel through the air; be airborne; "Man cannot fly"

"Wing" in song lyrics

See how wing is used in real songs:

  • "aint no thing but chicken wing"
    51.50 — Stuck in the Game
  • "Because without em you're a falcon with just one wing"
    The 7A3 — Hit 'Em Again
  • "Yo Vegas felt it was time he put her under the wing"
    Ali Vegas — She (Melody & Lyric)

Usage tips for "wing"

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