wing
noun
/wɪŋ/
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- (zootomy) An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly.
- One of the broad, thin, anterior lobes of the foot of a pteropod, used as an organ in swimming.
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φτερό,
πτέρυγα,
φτερούγα
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- (aviation) Part of an aircraft that produces the lift for rising into the air.
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φτερό,
πτέρυγα
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- A part of something that is lesser in size than the main body, and located at the side, such as an extension from the main building.
- A faction of a political movement. Usually implies a position apart from the mainstream center position.
- A portable shelter consisting of a fabric roof on a frame, like a tent without sides.
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πτέρυγα,
φτερό
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- (nautical) That part of the hold or orlop of a vessel which is nearest the sides. In a fleet, one of the extremities when the ships are drawn up in line, or when forming the two sides of a triangle.
- (sports) A position in several field games on either side of the field.
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φτερό
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