Meaning & use
Wings
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The limbs or organs a bird, insect, or aircraft uses to fly, typically a pair of flat appendages extending from each side of the body.
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The eagle spread its wings and soared over the valley.
The actor waited nervously in the wings before stepping on stage.
A note on using this word
In theater, 'the wings' refers to the concealed areas at the sides of a stage; politically, a party's 'wings' refer to its more extreme factions.
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2. noun
The areas at the sides of a theater stage, out of view of the audience.
The stagehands moved props in the wings between scenes.
3. noun
A faction or section of a political party or organization holding particular views.
The party's progressive wing pushed for reform.
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