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wing

/wɪŋ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A part of an animal's body, usually found on the back, that allows for flight.

    - "The bird spread its wings and flew away."
    - "The butterfly emerged from its cocoon with new wings."
    - "The bat used its wings to navigate in the dark."
  • noun

    A flat surface on an aircraft that provides lift.

    - "The pilot adjusted the wings of the plane to maintain altitude."
    - "The design of the wings on the helicopter allowed for stable hovering."
    - "The plane experienced turbulence, causing the wings to flap."
Pronunciation
  1. /wɪŋ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1197723"
Synonyms

delta , garrison , fender , guard , forward
Rhymes
Words rhyming with wing
thing , king , ring , sing , cling , bring
Homophones
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  1. wing (English) : a part of an aircraft or bird that provides lift

  2. wing (English) : to fly

  3. wing (English) : a side or division of something

  4. wing (English) : a flat surface on a plane or helicopter

Variants
List of all variants of wing that leads to same result
in the wings , on the wing , under her wing , under his wing , under its wing , under my wing , under one's wing , under our wing , under our wings , under their wing , under their wings , under your wing , under your wings , wing , wingier , wingiest , wings , wingy , winged , winging , wing and wing , wing bar , wing bars , wing case , wing cases , wing chair , wing chairs , wingback chair , wing commander , wing commanders , wing covert , wing coverts , wing-footed , wing nut , wing nuts , wingnut , wingnuts
Forms
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Wings (plural), Wing (singular), Winged (adjective)

Etymology
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Old English 'winge', related to 'wingian' meaning 'to fly'.

Trivia
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  1. Wings are made up of a complex structure of bones, muscles, and feathers.

  2. Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight.

  3. The Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur, are credited with inventing the first powered airplane.

  4. The largest bird in the world, the ostrich, cannot fly.

  5. The wingspan of an albatross can reach up to 12 meters (39 feet).

Related Concepts
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  1. Aerodynamics: The study of how gases interact with moving bodies, such as wings.

  2. Flight: The ability of an object to move through the air by generating lift and thrust.

  3. Birds: Animals that have wings for flight.

  4. Aircraft: Vehicles that use wings for flight.

Culture
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Wings have been a symbol of freedom, power, and flight throughout history. They have been featured in literature, art, music, and mythology, often representing the ability to transcend physical limitations and soar to new heights.

How to Memorize "wing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a bird spreading its wings to take flight.
    - Visualize the wings of an aircraft lifting it into the sky.
    - Picture the different shapes and sizes of bird and aircraft wings.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'wing' with the image of a bird flying.
    - Link the word 'wing' with the idea of being able to fly.
    - Connect the word 'wing' with the concept of lift and flight.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Wings Help Birds Fly', where 'Wings' stands for 'W' is for wings, 'H' is for help, 'B' is for birds, and 'F' is for fly.
    - Create a mental image of a bird's wings as a series of feathers that help it fly.
    - Remember the sentence 'Wings are what birds use to fly'.

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