ALL meanings of on the wing
on the wing
O o - noun on the wing either of the two forelimbs of most birds and of bats, corresponding to the human arms, that are specialized for flight. 1
- noun on the wing either of two corresponding parts in flightless birds, which may be rudimentary, as in certain ratite birds, or adapted for swimming, as in penguins. 1
- noun on the wing one of the paired, thin, lateral extensions of the body wall of an insect, located on the mesothorax and the metathorax, by means of which it flies. 1
- noun on the wing a similar structure with which gods, angels, demons, etc., are conceived to be provided for the purpose of flying. 1
- noun on the wing Slang. an arm of a human being, especially a baseball player's pitching or throwing arm. 1
- noun on the wing a means or instrument of flight, travel, or progress. 1
- noun on the wing the act or manner of flying. 1
- noun on the wing something resembling or likened to a bird's wing, as a vane or sail of a windmill. 1
- noun on the wing Aeronautics. one of a pair of airfoils attached transversely to the fuselage of an aircraft and providing lift. both airfoils, taken collectively. 1
- noun on the wing Architecture. a part of a building projecting on one side of, or subordinate to, a central or main part. 1
- noun on the wing Furniture. either of two forward extensions of the sides of the back of an easy chair. 1
- noun on the wing either of the two side portions of an army or fleet, usually called right wing and left wing, and distinguished from the center; flank units. 1
- noun on the wing an administrative and tactical unit of the U.S. Air Force consisting of two or more groups, headquarters, and certain supporting and service units. 1
- noun on the wing (in flight formation) noting a position to the side and just to the rear of another airplane. 1
- noun on the wing Fortification. either of the longer sides of a crownwork, uniting it to the main work. 1
- noun on the wing Sports. (in some team games) any one of the positions, or a player in such a position, on the far side of the center position, known as the left and right wings with reference to the direction of the opposite goal. 1
- noun on the wing Theater. the platform or space on the right or left of the stage proper. wing flat. 1
- noun on the wing Anatomy. an ala: the wings of the sphenoid. 1
- noun on the wing Botany. any leaflike expansion, as of a samara. one of the two side petals of a papilionaceous flower. 1
- noun on the wing either of the parts of a double door, screen, etc. 1
- noun on the wing the feather of an arrow. 1
- noun on the wing a faction within a political party, as at one extreme or the other: conflict between the right wing and the left wing. 1
- noun on the wing Nautical. one of the far side areas of the hold of a merchant vessel. 1
- noun on the wing British. a fender of an automobile, truck, bicycle, or other vehicle. 1
- verb with object on the wing to equip with wings. 1
- verb with object on the wing to enable to fly, move rapidly, etc.; lend speed or celerity to. 1
- verb with object on the wing to supply with a winglike part, a side structure, etc. 1
- verb with object on the wing to transport on or as on wings. 1
- verb with object on the wing to perform or accomplish by wings. 1
- verb with object on the wing to traverse in flight. 1
- verb with object on the wing to wound or disable in the wing: to wing a bird. 1
- verb with object on the wing to wound (a person) in an arm or other nonvital part. 1
- verb with object on the wing to bring down (as a flying bird) by a shot. 1
- verb with object on the wing Informal. to throw; lob: He winged a ball through the neighbor's window. 1
- verb with object on the wing to brush or clean with a wing. 1
- verb with object on the wing Theater. to perform (a part, role, etc.) relying on prompters in the wings. 1
- verb without object on the wing to travel on or as if on wings; fly; soar: They are winging to the coast. 1
- idioms on the wing on the wing, in flight, or flying: a bird on the wing. in motion; traveling; active: Scouts are on the wing in search of a new talent. 1
- idioms on the wing take wing, to begin to fly; take to the air. to leave in haste; depart: Our resolutions to economize swiftly took wing. 1
- idioms on the wing under one's wing, under one's protection, care, or patronage: She took the orphan under her wing. 1
- idioms on the wing wing it, Informal. to accomplish or execute something without sufficient preparation or experience; improvise: He had no time to study, so he had to wing it. 1
- noun on the wing flying 0
- noun on the wing travelling 0
- noun on the wing about to leave 0
- noun on the wing flying, or while in flight 0
- noun on the wing in motion or while moving or traveling 0