All Definitions for Wing
Below are all the dictionary definitions of wing:
1An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly.
2A fin at the side of a ray or similar fish.
3Human arm.
4Part of an aircraft that produces the lift for rising into the air.
5One of the large pectoral fins of a flying fish.
6One of the broad, thin, anterior lobes of the foot of a pteropod, used as an organ in swimming.
7Any membranaceous expansion, such as that along the sides of certain stems, or one of the bracts on a dragon fruit, or of a fruit of the kind called samara.
8Either of the two side petals of a papilionaceous flower.
9A side shoot of a tree or plant
10A branch growing up by the side of another.
11Passage by flying
12Flight.
13Limb or instrument of flight
14Means of flight or of rapid motion.
15A part of something that is lesser in size than the main body, and located at the side, such as an extension from the main building.
16One of the longer sides of crownworks or hornworks in fortification.
17Anything that agitates the air as a wing does, or is put in winglike motion by the action of the air, such as a fan or vane for winnowing grain, the vane or sail of a windmill, the sail of a ship, etc.
18A protruding piece of material on a menstrual pad or diaper to hold it in place and prevent leakage.
19An ornament worn on the shoulder
20A small epaulet or shoulder knot.
21A cosmetic effect where eyeliner curves outward and ends at a point.
22A faction of a political movement. Usually implies a position apart from the mainstream center position.
23An organizational grouping in a military aviation service:
24A unit of command consisting of two or more squadrons and itself being a sub-unit of a group or station.
25A larger formation of two or more groups, which in turn control two or more squadrons.
26A panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.
27A platform on either side of the bridge of a vessel, normally found in pairs.
28That part of the hold or orlop of a vessel which is nearest the sides. In a fleet, one of the extremities when the ships are drawn up in line, or when forming the two sides of a triangle.
29A position in several field games on either side of the field.
30A player occupying such a position, also called a winger
31One of the unseen areas on the side of the stage in a theatre.
32The insignia of a qualified pilot or aircrew member.
33A portable shelter consisting of a fabric roof on a frame, like a tent without sides.
34On the enneagram, one of the two adjacent types to an enneatype that forms an individual's subtype of his or her enneatype.
35To injure slightly (as with a gunshot), especially in the wing or arm.
36To fly.
37To add a wing (extra part) to.
38To act or speak extemporaneously
39To improvise
40To wing it.
41To throw.
42To furnish with wings.
43To transport with, or as if with, wings
44To bear in flight, or speedily.
45To traverse by flying.
46A háček.
47A surname.
48A large village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England, previously in Aylesbury Vale district (OS grid ref SP8822).
49A village and civil parish in Rutland, England (OS grid ref SK8903).
50An unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, United States.
51A small town in Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States.
52Ellipsis of prison wing, a cellblock
53Or prison or doing time by extension.
About rhymes for wing
Finding the right rhyme for wing helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly.", wing has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Ring is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Wring works well in formal or poetic contexts. Spring is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for wing, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.