wing (EN)

noun, verb

noun “wing”

1. the body part of a bird, bat, or insect that allows it to fly
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   The eagle spread its wings and soared into the sky.
2. the large flat part of an aircraft that provides lift
   From my window seat, I could see the plane's wing stretching out beside me.
3. (military aviation) a relatively large formation of planes (a unit of command)
   The air force deployed a wing of fighter jets to patrol the region.
4. a part of a building that extends from the main part
   The school's new wing will be completed next spring.
5. a group within a larger organization, especially in politics
   The party's reformist wing is pushing for changes in policy.
6. (UK) the metal panel over the wheels of a car; a fender
   After the minor accident, there was a dent in the car's left wing.
7. a player who plays on the side in sports like soccer or hockey
   The wing sprinted down the field to receive the pass.

verb “wing”

1. to fly or move quickly through the air
   The hummingbird winged from one flower to the next.
2. (colloquial) to do something without preparation; to improvise
   With no script, the actor had to wing his performance.
3. to injure someone slightly, especially by shooting them in the arm or shoulder
   The officer was winged by a stray bullet during the chase.