wing

• Substantiv, das den Körperteil eines Vogels, Insekts oder Flugzeugs bezeichnet, der den Flug ermöglicht, oder den seitlichen Teil eines Gebäudes.

A noun referring to the part of a bird, insect, or airplane that enables flight, or an extension or part of a building.

1. Bird or insect appendageA1formal

   One of the pair of limbs used by birds, bats, or insects for flying.

   Flügel

   • The bird spread its wings and flew away.
   • Butterflies have beautiful colorful wings.
   • The eagle's wings spanned over six feet.

   Synonymealapinion

2. Aircraft partA2formal

   The main horizontal structure on an airplane that provides lift.

   Tragfläche

   • The plane's wings were damaged during landing.
   • Passengers sat near the wing of the aircraft.
   • The wing flaps help control the plane's speed.

   Synonymeaerofoilairfoil

3. Building sectionB1formal

   A part of a building that extends from the main structure.

   Flügel

   • The hospital's east wing houses the emergency department.
   • They met in the west wing of the palace.
   • The new wing of the school will open next year.

   Synonymeadditionannexellextension

4. Political factionB2formal

   A group within a political party or organization with shared views.

   Politischer Flügel

   • The left wing of the party supports more reforms.
   • He belongs to the conservative wing of the organization.
   • The right wing dominated the conference.

   Synonymearmbloccaucusfactiongroupingside

• Etwas ohne Vorbereitung oder Plan improvisieren, oft im Zusammenhang mit Reden oder Handeln; auch ausweichen oder sich durchschlagen.

A verb used to indicate improvising or performing something without preparation, often in the context of speaking or acting.

1. ImproviseB2informal

   To speak or perform without preparation, making it up as you go along.

   Improvisieren

   • He had to wing his speech when the teleprompter failed.
   • She winged the interview and got the job.
   • Don't worry, I'll wing it during the presentation.

   Synonymead-libimprovisejamriffvamp

   Antonymeplanpreparerehearse

2. Travel by flyingB1formal

   To fly or travel by aircraft.

   Fliegen

   • They winged their way across the Atlantic.
   • The pilot winged the passengers safely to New York.
   • We winged to Paris for the weekend.

   Synonymeflyglidesoar

3. Wound in the wingC1formal

   To injure a bird or person in the wing or arm without causing serious harm.

   Am Flügel verletzen

   • The hunter winged the duck but it escaped.
   • He was winged in the arm during the shootout.
   • The bullet only winged her shoulder.

   Synonymehithurtinjurewound