[wɪŋ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- (in a bird) a modified forelimb that bears large feathers and is used for flying

- a rigid horizontal structure that projects from both sides of an aircraft and supports it in the air

- a raised part of the body of a car or other vehicle above the wheel

- a part of a large building, especially one that projects from the main part
(e.g: a maternity wing)

- a group within a political party or other organization having particular views or a particular function
(e.g: she joined the youth wing of the party at the age of 16)

- the sides of a theatre stage out of view of the audience

- (in soccer, rugby, and hockey) the part of the field close to the sidelines

- a lateral part or projection of an organ or structure

- an air force unit of several squadrons or groups

- a flock of plovers (birds)
(e.g: some sportsmen make no scruple about firing into the thick of a wing of plover)


Phrases:
- in the wings
- on a wing and a prayer
- on the wing
- spread one's wings
- take wing
- under one's wing

Origin:
Middle English (originally in the plural): from Old Norse vængir, plural of vængr

[wɪŋ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- travel on wings or by aircraft; fly
(e.g: George satisfied his keen urge to fly by winging homewards with the Royal Air Force)

- shoot (a bird) in the wing, so as to prevent flight without causing death
(e.g: one bird was winged for every bird killed)

- speak or act without preparation; improvise
(e.g: a little preparation puts you ahead of the job-seekers who try to wing it)


Phrases:
- in the wings
- on a wing and a prayer
- on the wing
- spread one's wings
- take wing
- under one's wing

Origin:
Middle English (originally in the plural): from Old Norse vængir, plural of vængr