Meaning
One of the flat parts on a bird, an insect, or a plane that holds it up in the air.
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Word origin
From Old Norse vængr, brought into English by Norse speakers.
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Root
- vængr
Grammar
Examples
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Birds nearly always have two wings.
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A plane has wings too, although they do not move.
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The plural is "wings", with a simple s.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 16, lesson 10: wing, repeat, regret and 7 more words.