wing — one of the two parts of a bird's or insect's body that it uses for flying
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: one of the two parts of a bird's or insect's body that it uses for flying
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The butterfly's colorful wings caught everyone's attention at the garden party.
- My grandmother always says she took me under her wing when I was young.
- The superhero's cape looked like giant bat wings when he jumped off the building.
wing
NOUN[/wɪŋ/]
one of the two parts of a bird's or insect's body that it uses for flying
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Wing derives from Old Norse vængr, transmitted through Germanic languages into modern English. The term likely originates from the shape of wings resembling outstretched arms, reflecting ancient observations of bird anatomy.
Breakdown
Old Norse vængr (wing) evolved directly into English wing through regular Germanic sound shifts, with the vowel transitioning from Old Norse æ to Middle English i.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The butterfly's colorful wings caught everyone's attention at the garden party.”
“My grandmother always says she took me under her wing when I was young.”
“The superhero's cape looked like giant bat wings when he jumped off the building.”
“She decided to wing it during her presentation since she forgot her notes.”
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