Wing

usgb/wɪŋ/
noun

The part of a bird's body that it uses to fly.

The bird spread its wings and flew away.
Visual representation of "wing" - The part of a bird's body that it uses to fly

Often appears as...

  • spread one's wings
  • clip someone's wings
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Metaphoric Use

The term can metaphorically suggest freedom or the ability to escape.

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After learning to drive, she really found her wings.
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Physical Description

When describing birds, 'wings' often implies the entire physical structure, including feathers.

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The swan's wings were pure white and majestic.
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