a movable feathered or membranous paired appendage by means of which a bird, bat, or insect flies
an appendage or part resembling a wing in shape, function, or position, e.g. a sidepiece at the top of a high-backed armchair
any of the movable feathered or membranous paired appendages by means of which a bird, bat, or insect flies
any of various body parts, e.g. of a flying fish or flying lemur, providing means of limited flight
either of the horizontal structures projecting from the sides of an aircraft, which provide lift and stability
(in pl) a pilot's badge, esp in the British armed forces
an appendage or part resembling a wing in shape, function, or position, e.g.:
Brit an integral part of the body of a motor vehicle above the wheels
any of various projecting anatomical parts
a membranous, leaflike, or woody growth in a plant, e.g. on a sycamore fruit
a sidepiece at the top of a high-backed armchair
a part of a building projecting from the main or central part
(treated as sing. or pl) a group or faction holding distinct opinions or policies within an organized body, e.g. a political party: compare left wing, right wing
(in pl) the area at the sides of a theatre stage out of sight of the audience
the left or right section of a playing field that is near the sidelines
any of the attacking positions or players in these sections
Brit a part of the body of a motor vehicle above the wheels
a membranous, leaflike, or woody growth in a plant, e.g. on a sycamore fruit
a left or right flank of an army or fleet
a unit of the Royal Air Force higher than a squadron
in the background; in readiness to act
said of a bird: in flight; flying
to venture out into the world; to break away from one's background
to fly away
under one's protection; in one's care