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wing

UK
/wɪŋ/
US
/wɪŋ/

Translations

wingnoun
wings
pl
UK
/wɪŋ/
US
/wɪŋ/
aileSens général; s’emploie pour l’anatomie, l’aviation et certains emplois figurés.
The bird spread its wings and took off into the sky.
L’oiseau a déployé ses ailes et s’est envolé dans le ciel.
aileCuisine; morceau de poulet.
We ordered a plate of spicy buffalo wings.
Nous avons commandé une assiette d’ailes de poulet épicées.
ailierSport; poste sur le côté du terrain ou de la glace.
He played as a right wing and was known for his speed and agility.
Il jouait ailier droit et était connu pour sa vitesse et son agilité.
Additional translations
coulisseThéâtre; en pratique le mot s’emploie souvent au pluriel.
Synonyms
appendage
flap
pinion
winglet
aerodynamic surface
wingverb
winged
Past Simple
winged
Past Participle
winging
Gerund
UK
/wɪŋ/
US
/wɪŋ/
volerSens de mouvement dans les airs; registre courant.
A lone gull winged across the bay at dawn.
Une mouette solitaire a volé au-dessus de la baie à l’aube.
Additional translations
acheminerEnvoi rapide, souvent par avion.
Synonyms
dart
fly
play it by ear
extemporize
ad-lib
improvise
shoot (informal)
injure
damage
scratch
nick
graze
maim
hurt
rush
speed
airlift
send by air
equip with wings
feather
wound
Antonyms
mend
heal
cure
prepare
plan
rehearse
dawdle
linger
ground
wingadjective
Attributive use before nouns (e.g., wing commander, wing mirror).
en aileArchitecture; situé sur une aile ou une partie latérale.
Patients were transferred to the wing ward for observation.
Les patients ont été transférés dans le service en aile pour observation.
Synonyms
winged
lateral
side
flanking
flank

Definitions

wingnoun
A part of an animal's body that is used for flying or gliding.
The bird spread its wings and took off into the sky.
A part of an aircraft designed to produce lift.
The airplane's wings were covered in ice, making it difficult to take off.
A section of a building, especially one that is distinct from the main part.
The hospital's new wing was dedicated to pediatric care.
A group within a political party or organization that holds particular views or has a specific function.
The left wing of the party pushed for more progressive policies.
A position in a sports team, especially in soccer or hockey, where the player is stationed on the side of the field or rink.
He played as a right wing and was known for his speed and agility.
Either side area of a stage, out of sight of the audience, used by performers and crew.
The actors waited in the wings before making their entrance.
A piece of chicken consisting of the whole or part of the bird's wing, prepared as food.
We ordered a plate of spicy buffalo wings.
wingverb
To fly or move through the air, especially using wings; to soar.
A lone gull winged across the bay at dawn.
To send or convey swiftly, especially by air.
The courier service winged the documents to Paris overnight.
wingadjective
Situated at, forming, or relating to a wing or side section.
Patients were transferred to the wing ward for observation.
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