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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

  • (..) about the death of Harvey Dent is this... it has not been for nothing. - Did you see the guy who owns the house? - No. You know, I heard - he never leaves the east wing. - You know, I heard he had an accident. - Yeah, that he's disfigured. He has to wear a... - Mr. Till! Why are your people (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises