noun
plural wings
[count] a part of an animal's body that is used for flying or gliding
the wing of a bird and especially a chicken eaten as food - often plural
[count] :one of usually two long, flat parts of an airplane that extend from the sides and make it possible for the airplane to fly - see picture at bird; see also water wings
[count] :a particular section of a large building
the wings :the areas on the sides of a stage where performers wait before going onto the stage
[count] a particular part of a large organization or group
a group of military airplanes
[count] sports :a person who plays on the offense in a position that is towards the sides of the playing area in sports like hockey and soccer
[count] Brit :fender
clip someone's wings
to limit someone's ability to do or say things
get your wings
chiefly US informal
to officially become a pilot :to receive the license that allows you to fly an airplane, helicopter, etc.
to gain experience in something
on a wing and a prayer
informal :without much chance of success
on the wing
in flight
spread your wings
to become more independent and confident :to try doing new things
take (someone) under your wing
to help, teach, or take care of (someone who is younger or has less experience than you)
take wing
to begin to fly
verb
wings; winged; winging
to travel to a place by flying there [no obj]
[+ obj] US informal :to throw (something) forcefully
[+ obj] US informal :to touch or hit (someone or something) especially in the arm or wing while moving past :graze
wing it
informal :to do or try to do something without much practice or preparation
US