Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense, plural wings, present participle winging, past tense, past participle winged
1. countable noun
The wings of a bird or insect are the two parts of its body that it uses for flying.
The bird flapped its wings furiously.
She saw the occasional glimmer of a moth's wings.
Synonyms: organ of flight, pinion [poetic], pennon [poetic] More Synonyms of wing
-wingedcombining form
...black-winged birds.
2. countable noun
The wings of an aeroplane are the long flat parts sticking out of its side which support it while it is flying.
-wingedcombining form
...a wide-winged plane.
3. countable noun
A wing of a building is a part of it which sticks out from the main part.
We were given an office in the empty west wing.
...in the Child Psychiatry wing of London's Royal Free Hospital.
Synonyms: annexe, part, side, section More Synonyms of wing
4. countable noun
A wing of an organization, especially a political organization, is a group within it which has a particular function orparticular beliefs.
The military wing of the organisation was banned.
...the liberal wing of the Democratic Party.
Synonyms: faction, grouping, group, set More Synonyms of wing
5. See also left-wing, right-wing
6. plural noun
In a theatre, the wings are the sides of the stage which are hidden from the audience by curtains or scenery.
Most nights I watched the start of the play from the wings.
7. countable noun
In a game such as football or hockey, theleft wing and theright wing are the areas on the far left and the far right of the pitch. You can also referto the players who play in these positions as theleft wing and theright wing.
8. countable noun
A wing of a car is a part of it on the outside which is over one of the wheels.
[British]regional note: in AM, use fender
9. plural noun [usually poss NOUN]
When pilots get their wings, they become qualified to fly aeroplanes.
He had no sooner got his wings than the Korean conflict broke out.
10. verb
If you say that something or someone wings their way somewhere or wings somewhere, you mean that they go there quickly, especially by plane.
A few moments later they were airborne and winging their way south. [VERB noun adverb/preposition]
A cash bonanza will be winging its way to the 600,000 members of the scheme. [VERB noun adverb/preposition]
The first of the airliners winged westwards and home. [VERB adverb/preposition]
11.
See to clip someone's wings
12.
See in the wings
13.
See to spread your wings
14.
See take sb under one's wing
More Synonyms of wing
wing in British English
(wɪŋ)
noun
1.
either of the modified forelimbs of a bird that are covered with large feathers and specialized for flight in mostspecies
2.
one of the organs of flight of an insect, consisting of a membranous outgrowth from the thorax containing a network of veins
3.
either of the organs of flight in certain other animals, esp the forelimb of a bat
4.
a.
a half of the main supporting surface on an aircraft, confined to one side of it
b.
the full span of the main supporting surface on both sides of an aircraft
c.
an aircraft designed as one complete wing
d.
a position in flight formation, just to the rear and to one side of an aircraft
5.
a.
an organ or apparatus resembling a wing
b. anatomy
any bodily structure resembling a wing
the wings of a sphenoid bone
Technical name: ala
6.
anything suggesting a wing in form, function, or position, such as a sail of a windmill or a ship
7. botany
a.
either of the lateral petals of a sweetpea or related flower
b.
any of various outgrowths of a plant part, esp the process on a wind-dispersed fruitor seed
8.
a means or cause of flight or rapid motion; flight
fear gave wings to his feet
9.
the act or manner of flying
a bird of strong wing
10. British
the part of a car body that surrounds the wheels
US and Canadian name: fender
11.
any affiliate of or subsidiary to a parent organization
12. sport
a.
either of the two sides of the pitch near the touchline
b.
a player stationed in such a position; winger
13.
a faction or group within a political party or other organization
See also left wing, right wing
14.
a part of a building that is subordinate to the main part
15. (plural)
the space offstage to the right or left of the acting area in a theatre
16. in the wings
17. fortifications
a side connecting the main fort and an outwork
18.
a folding panel, as of a double door or a movable partition
19.
either of the two pieces that project forwards from the sides of some chairbacks
20. the US name for quarterlight
21.
a surface fitted to a racing car to produce aerodynamic download to hold it on the road at high speed
22. (plural)
an insignia in the form of stylized wings worn by a qualified aircraft pilot
23.
a tactical formation in some air forces, consisting of two or more squadrons
24.
any of various flattened organs or extensions in lower animals, esp when used in locomotion
25.
the side of a hold alongside a ship's hull
26.
the outside angle of the cutting edge on the share and mouldboard of a plough
27.
a jetty or dam for narrowing a channel of water
28. on a wing and a prayer
29. on the wing
30. take wing
31. under one's wing
32. clip someone's wings
33. on wings
34. spread one's wings
verb(mainly tr)
35. (also intr)
to make (one's way) swiftly on or as if on wings
36.
to shoot or wound (a bird, person, etc) superficially, in the wing or arm, etc
37.
to cause to fly or move swiftly
to wing an arrow
38.
to fit (an arrow) with a feather
39.
to provide with wings
40.
(of buildings, altars, etc) to provide with lateral extensions
41. wing it
Derived forms
winglike (ˈwingˌlike)
adjective
Word origin
C12: from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse vǣngir (plural), Norwegian veng
wing in American English
(wɪŋ)
noun
1.
a.
either of the two feathered forelimbs of a bird, fully developed for flying, as in most birds, or insufficiently developed for flight andused for balance in running, etc., as in chickens or ostriches, or for swimming, as in penguins or some ducks
b.
either of the paired organs of flight of a bat, the lifting surface of which is formed by the membranous skin connecting the long, modified digits
c.
either of the paired organs of flight of an insect, light membranous structures thatare lateral outgrowths of the thorax supported by a network of veins
d.
any of various winglike structures used by certain animals for gliding movements, as the patagium of flying squirrels or the enlarged pectoral fins of flyingfish
2.
in art, mythology, etc., either of a pair of winglike structures associated with or attributed to gods, angels, demons, dragons, etc., or used as a symbol of speed or the like
3.
something used as or like a wing
; esp.,
a.
a (or the) main lateral airfoil of an airplane
b.
either of the inflatable pouches of a pair of water wings
4.
something resembling a wing in position or in relation to the main part
; esp.,
a.
a part, extension, or annex of a building, with reference to its location at a side of the main part or its specialized use
the east wing, the surgical wing of a hospital
b.
an outlying area, as of an estate
c.
either of the two side extensions of the back of a wing chair
d.
either part of a double door, screen, etc.
e.
any of the sidepieces used in stage scenery; also, either side of the stage out ofsight of the audience
f.
any winglike anatomical or botanical part, as on some leafstalks or seeds; ala
g.
a vane, as of a windmill
h. British
fender (sense a)
5.
a group of persons having a winglike relation to another group or to the entire body
; specif.,
a.
the section of an army, fleet, etc. to the right (or left) of the center
b.
a section or faction, as of a political party, with reference to its radicalism or conservatism
c.
an organization affiliated with or subsidiary to a parent organization
6.
a.
in hockey and certain other goal games, a position played forward and right (or left) of center
b.
the player at such a position
7.
a.
any of various units in an air force; specif., in the U.S. Air Force, a unit smallerthan a division and larger than an air group
b. [pl.]
the insignia worn by pilot and crew of an aircraft, esp. a military aircraft
8.
the act of flying, or a means or manner of flying
now chiefly in give wing to, take wing
9.
anything represented as flying or soaring, or as carrying one to soaring heightsof rapture, joy, etc.
on wings of song
10. Slang
a.
a person's arm
b. US, Baseball
a pitcher's throwing arm
verb transitive
11.
to provide with wings
12.
a.
to cause to fly or speed as on wings
to wing an arrow at a target
b.
to make (one's way) by flying
c.
to pass through or over by or as if by flying
13.
to transport by or as by flight
14.
to wound, as with a bullet, in the wing, arm, etc.
verb intransitive
15.
to go swiftly on or as on wings; fly
Idioms:
give wing to
on the wing
take wing
under one's wing
waiting in the wings
wing it
Derived forms
wingless (ˈwingless)
adjective
Word origin
ME winge, weng < ON vaengr (for IE base see wind2): the word replaced OE fether, wing, feather
More idioms containing
wing
do something on a wing and a prayer
take someone under your wing
under the wing of someone
Examples of 'wing' in a sentence
wing
From either right wing or left wing populists.
The Sun (2016)
He also eats raw chicken wings and is as fit as a flea.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
So we did one wing at a time and then converted the fort into a museum to open to visitors.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She has previously criticised populist politicians playing to Right wing voters.
The Sun (2016)
We do have the extreme right wing, which is milking all of this for its worth.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Right-wing There are many good wings in the home countries but few that are outstanding.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Schlupp can play on the wing or at full-back.
The Sun (2016)
This caused 48 Conservatives on the right wing to vote against the sanctions.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Official advice in Canada also tells people to copy the bird, including the way that it extends its wings from the sideto maintain balance.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Our job was to give them the wings to fly.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
There is so much more to playing on the wing than scoring tries.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The disaffected right wing of the party is restless.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Watch for the white leading edge of the wings in flight.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
That would have reduced the risk on one wing.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
They were now on the wing for the first time.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Better to wait and see if the bird has wings.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The new hatch gets a slim chrome grille with aircraft wings.
The Sun (2012)
The sound of their wings has become part of the pattern of existence.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
With the horse on either wing of each.
Iain Gale Man of Honour (2007)
Sometimes this becomes a complete wing that is virtually a house within a house.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The protruding wing tip feathers seemed to confirm that they were eagles.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Warm up the chicken wings and cauliflower purée.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
On the left wing were more cavalry.
Diane Purkiss The English Civil War: A People's History (2006)
He was subjected to a barrage of abuse this time from the right wing.
Hebblethwaite, Peter Paul VI - The First Modern Pope (1993)
The beautiful adults have the pleasure of wings and flight.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The centre is pleasantly extended by 19th-century wings on both sides in matchingred brick.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
You'll find very few presenters who are prepared to switch wings in this way.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
If the stage had wings, this would be less intrusive.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
On the other hand, they might find their wings and fly.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
A true wing back and provided the pass for the opening goal.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
A truly outrageous manoeuvre was rendered all the more so when he flew home on a wing.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
During the warm season a few individuals... throw off their covering and appear as perfect insects provided with wings.
Christy Campbell PHYLLOXERA: How Wine was Saved for the World (2004)
Tiny scales on the upper side of their wings reflect the light, making the metallic blue of the wings shine.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Who plays on the wings?
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Word lists with
wing
parts of an aircraft, parts of an aircraft
In other languages
wing
British English: wing /wɪŋ/ NOUN
bird The wings of a bird or insect are the parts of its body that it uses for flying.
The bird flapped its wings.
American English: wing
Arabic: جَنَاح
Brazilian Portuguese: asa
Chinese: 翅膀
Croatian: krilo
Czech: křídlo
Danish: vinge
Dutch: vleugel
European Spanish: ala
Finnish: siipi
French: aile
German: Flügel
Greek: φτερό
Italian: ala
Japanese: 翼
Korean: 날개
Norwegian: vinge
Polish: skrzydło
European Portuguese: asa
Romanian: aripă
Russian: крыло
Latin American Spanish: ala
Swedish: vinge
Thai: ปีก
Turkish: kanat
Ukrainian: крило
Vietnamese: cánh
British English: wing NOUN
aeroplane The wings of an aeroplane are the long flat parts sticking out of its side which support it while it is flying.
The plane made one pass, dipped its wings, then circled back.
American English: wing
Brazilian Portuguese: asa
Chinese: 机翼
European Spanish: ala
French: aile
German: Flügel
Italian: ala
Japanese: 翼
Korean: 비행기 날개
European Portuguese: asa
Latin American Spanish: ala
All related terms of 'wing'
wing it
to accomplish or perform something without full preparation or knowledge ; improvise
flex-wing
a collapsible fabric delta wing , as used with hang-gliders
gull wing
an aircraft wing having a short upward-sloping inner section and a longer horizontal outer section
hind wing
the second, posterior , or metathoracic wing of an insect
left wing
Left-wing people have political ideas that are based on socialism .
take wing
to lift off or fly away
wing back
In football , a wing back is a defender who also takes part in attacking play.
wing bar
a line of contrasting color along the coverts of a bird's wing
wing bow
the color at the bend of a bird's wing formed by distinctive coloration of the lesser coverts
wing case
one of a pair of hardened forewings ; elytron
wing flap
a control flap on the wing of an aeroplane
wing nut
a threaded nut tightened by hand by means of two flat lugs or wings projecting from the central body
wing shot
a shot taken at a bird in flight
wing tip
the extreme outer edge of an airplane wing
delta wing
a triangular sweptback aircraft wing
fixed-wing
designating an aircraft having its wings fastened to the fuselage , as distinguished from a helicopter
flying wing
an aircraft consisting mainly of one large wing and no fuselage or tailplane
remand wing
a special area within a prison for prisoners who are awaiting trial
right wing
A right-wing person or group has conservative or capitalist views.
rotary wing
an airfoil that rotates about an approximately vertical axis , as that supporting a helicopter or autogiro in flight
split-wing
of or relating to wings (of an artificial fly ) that are dressed cocked up and separated into a V shape
swing-wing
of or relating to a variable-geometry aircraft
wing chair
an easy chair having wings on each side of the back
wing collar
a stiff turned-up shirt collar worn with the points turned down over the tie
wing covert
any of the covert feathers of the wing of a bird, occurring in distinct rows
wing-footed
fleet ; swift
wing mirror
The wing mirrors on a car are the mirrors on each side of the car on the outside.
wing and wing
with sails extended on both sides by booms
bastard wing
a tuft of feathers attached to the first digit of a bird, distinct from the wing feathers attached to the other digits and the ulna
buffalo wing
a deep-fried chicken wing served in a spicy sauce and usually with celery and blue cheese
wing-forward
either of the two forwards positioned at the outside of a scrum
wing loading
the total weight of an aircraft divided by its wing area
give wing to
to enable to fly or soar on or as if on wings
on the wing
flying
wing commander
A wing commander is a senior officer in the British air force.
buck and wing
a boisterous tap dance, derived from Black and Irish clog dances
gull-wing door
a car door that opens upwards
left-wing bias
Bias is a tendency to prefer one person or thing to another, and to favour that person or thing.
left-wing activist
An activist is a person who works to bring about political or social changes by campaigning in public or working for an organization.
top-security wing
a wing of a prison , psychiatric hospital , etc that has a very high level of precautions against escape
under one's wing
in one's care or tutelage
wing three-quarter
a player stationed on the wing
butterfly nut
a threaded nut tightened by hand by means of two flat lugs or wings projecting from the central body
wingspan
The wingspan of a bird, insect , or aeroplane is the distance from the end of one wing to the end of the other wing.
fixed-wing aircraft
a heavier-than-air aircraft capable of flight whose lift is generated not by wing motion relative to the aircraft, but by forward motion through the air
right-wing politics
Politics are the actions or activities concerned with achieving and using power in a country or society. The verb that follows politics may be either singular or plural .
rotary-wing aircraft
an aircraft, esp a helicopter , that is lifted or propelled by rotating airfoils
double wingback formation
an offensive formation in which two backs line up at opposite ends of the backfield about one yard outside of the ends and about one yard behind the line of scrimmage
single wingback formation
an offensive formation in which the wingback lines up outside of and about one yard behind an end, the quarterback lines up lateral to the wingback but about midway between the same end and the center , the fullback is three or four yards behind the middle of the line, and the tailback lines up one yard behind the fullback on the other side of the line from the wingback and quarterback
bats-wing coral-tree
a small tree, Erythrina verspertilio , of tropical and subtropical Australia with red flowers and leaves shaped like the wings of a bat
Chinese translation of 'wing'
wing
(wɪŋ)
n(c)
[of bird, insect]翅膀 (chìbǎng) (个(個), gè, 对, duì)
[of aeroplane]机(機)翼 (jīyì) (个(個), gè, 对, duì)
[of building]侧(側)楼(樓) (cèlóu) (座, zuò)
[of organization]派系 (pàixì)
(Brit)[of car]挡(擋)泥板 (dǎngníbǎn)
美 = fender
Derived Forms
the wingsn pl (Theat) 舞台(臺)的侧(側)面 (wǔtái de cèmiàn)
1 (noun)
Definition
one of the limbs or organs of a bird, bat, or insect that are used for flying
The bird flapped its wings furiously.
Synonyms
organ of flight
pinion (poetic)
pennon (poetic)
2 (noun)
Definition
a projecting part of a building
We were given an office in the empty west wing of the building.
Synonyms
annexe
They are planning to set up a museum in an annexe to the theatre.
part
He works in a different part of the company.
side
the right side of your face
section
She was in the dairy section of the supermarket.
extension
the new extension to London's National Gallery
adjunct
ell (US)
3 (noun)
Definition
a faction or group within a political party or other organization
the liberal wing of the Democratic party
Synonyms
faction
A peace agreement will be signed by the leaders of the country's warring factions.
grouping
There were two main political groupings pressing for independence.
group
a radical group within the Communist Party
set
the popular watering hole for the literary set
side
Both sides appealed for a new ceasefire.
arm
the research arm of Congress
section
camp
Voters have not yet moved en masse to the Conservative camp.
branch
The local branch is handling the accounts.
circle
a small circle of friends
lobby
Agricultural interests are some of the most powerful lobbies there.
segment
caucus
the Black Caucus of minority congressmen
clique
The country is run by a small clique of wealthy families.
coterie
The songs he recorded were written by a small coterie of dedicated writers.
schism
cabal
He had been chosen by a cabal of fellow senators.
1 (verb)
Definition
to fly
Several birds broke cover and went winging over the lake.
Synonyms
fly
The bird flew away.
soar
Buzzards soar overhead at a great height.
glide
the albatross which glides effortlessly behind the yacht
take wing
2 (verb)
Definition
to move through the air
He was soon winging his way home to rejoin his family.
Synonyms
hurry
the President's attempt to hurry the process of independence
fly
I flew downstairs.
race
They raced away out of sight.
speed
The engine noise rises only slightly as I speed along.
streak
A meteorite streaked across the sky.
zoom
A police car zoomed by.
hasten
She hastened along the landing to her room.
hurtle
A pretty young girl came hurtling down the stairs.
3 (verb)
Definition
to shoot or wound in the wing or arm
He shot at the bird but only managed to wing it.
Synonyms
wound
The driver of the bus was wounded by shrapnel.
hit
She hit him hard across his left arm.
nick
clip
graze
idiom
See wing it
Additional synonyms
in the sense of arm
Definition
a subdivision or section of an organization
the research arm of Congress
Synonyms
branch,
part,
office,
department,
division,
section,
wing,
sector,
extension,
detachment,
offshoot,
subdivision,
subsection
in the sense of branch
Definition
one of a number of shops, offices, or groups that belongs to a central organization
The local branch is handling the accounts.
Synonyms
office,
department,
unit,
wing,
chapter,
bureau,
local office
in the sense of cabal
Definition
a small group of political plotters
He had been chosen by a cabal of fellow senators.
Synonyms
clique,
set,
party,
league,
camp,
coalition,
faction,
caucus,
junta,
coterie,
schism,
confederacy,
conclave
Synonyms of 'wing'
wing
Explore 'wing' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of camp
Definition
a group that supports a particular doctrine
Voters have not yet moved en masse to the Conservative camp.
Synonyms
faction,
group,
set,
party,
division,
section,
sector,
minority,
gang,
lobby,
bloc,
contingent,
pressure group,
junta,
clique,
coterie,
schism,
splinter group,
public-interest group (US, Canadian)
in the sense of caucus
Definition
a local committee or faction of a political party
the Black Caucus of minority congressmen
Synonyms
group,
division,
section,
camp,
sector,
lobby,
bloc,
contingent,
pressure group,
junta,
public-interest group (US, Canadian)
in the sense of circle
Definition
a group of people sharing an interest, activity, or upbringing
a small circle of friends
Synonyms
group,
company,
set,
school,
club,
order,
class,
society,
crowd,
assembly,
fellowship,
fraternity,
clique,
coterie
in the sense of clique
Definition
a small exclusive group of friends or associates
The country is run by a small clique of wealthy families.
Synonyms
group,
set,
crowd,
pack,
circle,
crew (informal),
gang,
faction,
mob,
clan,
posse (informal),
coterie,
schism,
cabal
in the sense of coterie
Definition
a small exclusive group of friends or people with common interests
The songs he recorded were written by a small coterie of dedicated writers.
Synonyms
clique,
group,
set,
camp,
circle,
gang,
outfit (informal),
posse (informal),
cabal
in the sense of extension
Definition
a room or rooms added to an existing building
the new extension to London's National Gallery
Synonyms
annexe,
wing,
addition,
supplement,
branch,
appendix,
add-on,
adjunct,
appendage,
ell,
addendum
in the sense of glide
Definition
to float on currents of air
the albatross which glides effortlessly behind the yacht
Synonyms
float,
fly,
soar,
skim
in the sense of group
Definition
a number of people or things considered as a unit
a radical group within the Communist Party
Synonyms
faction,
set,
camp,
clique,
coterie,
schism,
cabal
in the sense of grouping
Definition
a set of people or organizations who act or work together to achieve a shared aim
There were two main political groupings pressing for independence.
Synonyms
organization,
group,
body,
association,
league,
circle
in the sense of hasten
She hastened along the landing to her room.
Synonyms
rush,
run,
race,
fly,
speed,
tear (along),
dash,
hurry (up),
barrel (along) (informal),
sprint,
bolt,
beetle,
scuttle,
scurry,
haste,
burn rubber (informal),
step on it (informal),
make haste,
get your skates on (informal)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of hit
Definition
to strike or touch (a person or thing) forcefully
She hit him hard across his left arm.
Synonyms
strike,
beat,
knock,
punch,
belt (informal),
deck (slang),
bang,
batter,
clip (informal),
slap,
bash (informal),
sock (slang),
chin (slang),
smack,
thump,
clout (informal),
cuff,
flog,
whack,
clobber (slang),
smite (archaic),
wallop (informal),
swat,
tonk (slang),
lay one on (slang),
beat or knock seven bells out of (informal)
in the sense of hurtle
Definition
to move very quickly or violently
A pretty young girl came hurtling down the stairs.
Synonyms
rush,
charge,
race,
shoot,
fly,
speed,
tear,
crash,
plunge,
barrel (along) (informal),
scramble,
spurt,
stampede,
scoot,
burn rubber (informal),
rush headlong,
go hell for leather (informal)
in the sense of lobby
Definition
a group which attempts to influence legislators on behalf of a particular interest
Agricultural interests are some of the most powerful lobbies there.
Synonyms
pressure group,
group,
camp,
faction,
lobbyists,
interest group,
special-interest group,
ginger group,
public-interest group (US, Canadian)
in the sense of part
He works in a different part of the company.
Synonyms
branch,
department,
division,
office,
section,
wing,
subdivision,
subsection
in the sense of race
Definition
to travel as fast as possible
They raced away out of sight.
Synonyms
run,
fly,
career,
speed,
tear,
dash,
hurry,
barrel (along) (informal),
dart,
gallop,
zoom,
hare (British, informal),
hasten,
burn rubber (informal),
go like a bomb (British, New Zealand, informal),
run like mad (informal)
in the sense of section
She was in the dairy section of the supermarket.
Synonyms
department,
part,
division,
wing,
sector,
branch
in the sense of set
Definition
a group of people who associate with each other or have similar interests
the popular watering hole for the literary set
Synonyms
group,
company,
crowd,
circle,
class,
band,
crew (informal),
gang,
outfit (informal),
faction,
sect,
posse (informal),
clique,
coterie,
schism
in the sense of side
Definition
either of two parts into which an object, surface, or area can be divided
the right side of your face
Synonyms
half,
part
in the sense of side
Definition
one of two or more contesting groups or teams
Both sides appealed for a new ceasefire.
Synonyms
party,
camp,
faction,
cause
in the sense of soar
Definition
to rise or fly upwards into the air
Buzzards soar overhead at a great height.
Synonyms
fly,
rise,
wing,
climb,
ascend,
fly up
Additional synonyms
in the sense of speed
Definition
to move or go somewhere quickly
The engine noise rises only slightly as I speed along.