Topic: BIRDS
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wing1 S2 W2
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bird/insect
a) HBBHBI one of the parts of a bird's or insect's body that it uses for flying : 
a butterfly with beautiful markings on its wings
a butterfly with beautiful markings on its wingsb) the meat on the wing bone of a chicken, duck etc, eaten as food : spicy chicken wings
spicy chicken wings2 one of the large flat parts that stick out from the side of a plane and help to keep it in the air
plane
TTA3 one of the parts of a large building, especially one that sticks out from the main part She works in the hospital's maternity wing.
building
TBBShe works in the hospital's maternity wing.4 a group of people within a political party or other organization who have a particular opinion or aim : the moderate wing of the Republican Party ➔ left-wing, right-wing
politics
PPGthe moderate wing of the Republican Party5
sport
a) DS a winger
b) DS the far left or right part of a sports field
6 the part of a car that is above a wheel [= fender American English]
car
British EnglishTTC7 to help and protect someone who is younger or less experienced than you are
take somebody under your wing
8 ready to do something or be used when the time is right : Several junior managers are waiting in the wings for promotion.
(waiting/lurking) in the wings
Several junior managers are waiting in the wings for promotion.9 the parts at either side of a stage where actors are hidden from people who are watching the play
theatre
the wings
[plural]APT10 if you do something on a wing and a prayer, you do not have much chance of succeeding
on a wing and a prayer
13 to pass the examinations you need to become a pilot
