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wing

Definition

  • noun: a part of an animal's body that is used for flying or gliding
  • noun: one of the movable feathered or membranous paired appendages by means of which a bird, bat, or insect is able to fly
  • verb: to travel to a place by flying there
  • verb: to fit with 'wings'
  • often plural

Examples

  • The issue has been 'lurking/waiting in the wings' [=it has been waiting to be dealt with] for several years.

  • He's known as a comic actor, but he's 'spreading his wings' and trying a serious role in his new movie.

  • His nomination is supported by the party's 'left wing' but opposed by the right wing.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) you'll be back here. l bet my own life on that. Dr Reid to Room , then down to , then back up to Room . l'm nervous, man. l'm your wing man. l will not leave your side. - Hey, baby. - Keep moving, frat boy. - Come on. Out with it. - Don't rush me. (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My Mentor Season: 1 Episode 2