wing

/ˈwiŋ/

Middle English winge, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish & Swedish vinge wing; akin to Sanskrit vāti it blows

noun

  1. one of the movable feathered or membranous paired appendages by means of which a bird, bat, or insect is able to fly; also : such an appendage (as of an ostrich) even though rudimentary or modified so no longer having the power of flight

  2. any of various anatomical structures (as of a flying fish or flying lemur) providing means of limited flight

  3. an appendage or part resembling a wing in appearance, position, or function: such as

verb

  1. to fit with wings

  2. to enable to fly or move swiftly

  3. to traverse with or as if with wings

adverb

  1. with sails extended on both sides