Word WING: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

wing

🇺🇸 [wɪŋ]

Meanings

A limb or appendage of certain animals, such as birds, that is used for flying. Wings allow these animals to take flight and are an essential characteristic for many species. The word is also used metaphorically to describe something that gives mobility or an ability to move swiftly.

Examples

• The bird spread its wings and flew across the sky.
• He joined the team and soon earned his wings as a skilled player.
• She has a small tattoo of a wing on her shoulder.

Synonyms

flap • fin • appendage

Antonyms

foot • ground • stationary