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/
Korean meaning: 새나 곤충이 날기 위해 사용하는 신체 부위, 날개
Korean pronunciation: **윙**
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
🇺🇸 US/wɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/wɪŋ/
🌳Etymology
Rootwing
Origin
고대 노르드어 'vængr'에서 유래되어 게르만어족을 거쳐 현재의 영어로 발전했습니다. 날개의 모양이 마치 팔을 벌린 것과 같다는 관찰에서 나온 단어입니다.
🎵Rhyme
ringsingkingbringthing
ring
sing
king
bring
thing
🔗Collocations
spread wings
wing span
take wing
wing commander
under someone's wing
on the wing
clip someone's wings
📝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.”
😄 Fun example
“The superhero's cape looked like giant bat wings when he jumped off the building.”
😄 Fun example
“She decided to wing it during her presentation since she forgot her notes.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
featherpinionappendagelimb
Antonyms
bodytrunkcore
Related
flybirdairplanefluttersoarglide
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