wing

²wing

verb

Definition of WING

transitive verb

1

a : to fit with wings b : to enable to fly or move swiftly

2

a : to traverse with or as if with wings b : to effect or achieve by flying

3

: to let fly : dispatch <would start to wing punches — A. J. Liebling>

4

a : to wound in the wing : disable the wing of <winged the duck> b : to wound (as with a bullet) without killing <winged by a sniper>

5

: to do or perform without preparation or guidelines : improvise <winging it>

intransitive verb

: to go with or as if with wings : fly —often used with it <winged it to Europe>

Examples of WING

1. The team winged to Moscow for the finals.
2. She winged the ball over to first base.
3. The soldier was winged by a stray bullet.

First Known Use of WING

1591

Related to WING

Synonyms: aviate, glide, plane, soar, fly

Related Words: drift, float, hang, hover, waft; coast, cruise, sail, sweep; dart, flit, flutter; catapult, helicopter, jet, orbit, rocket; dive, stoop

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