wing
wing
wɪng
ving
British pronunciation
/wɪŋ/

Definition und Bedeutung von „wing“ im Englischen

01

Flügel, Schwinge

any of the two parts of the body of a bird, insect, etc. used for flying
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Insects like bees and dragonflies have transparent wings.
Insekten wie Bienen und Libellen haben durchsichtige Flügel.
1.1

Flügel, Tragfläche

One of the horizontal structures extending from either side of an airplane's fuselage, designed to provide lift and support in flight
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The pilot adjusted the wing flaps to stabilize the aircraft during turbulence.
Der Pilot stellte die Flügel ein, um das Flugzeug während der Turbulenzen zu stabilisieren.
1.2

Flügel, Hühnerflügel

meat from the wing of a duck, chicken, etc., eaten as food
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They roasted duck wings in a honey glaze, serving them as a festive appetizer for the holiday party.
Sie rösteten Entenflügel in einem Honigglasur und servierten sie als festliche Vorspeise für die Ferienfeier.
02

a fender or panel covering a vehicle's wheel to prevent water or mud from splashing

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The wing keeps the vehicle cleaner during wet weather.
03

Kulisse, Bühnenrand

(plural) any of the sides of the stage in a theater that is not in the audience's sight
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From the wings, the director watched the show unfold.
Von den Flügeln aus beobachtete der Regisseur die Aufführung.
04

a unit of military aircraft, typically forming part of a larger air force structure

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Each wing maintains its own operational command.
05

the flank or side of a formation in military or naval operations

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Enemy forces attacked the wing of the formation.
06

an extension of a building that projects from the main structure

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Renovations expanded the west wing of the school.
07

Flügel, Fraktion

members of a political party or other organization who have a certain function or share certain views
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The populist wing of the party gained popularity by advocating for policies that appealed to working-class voters.
Der populistische Flügel der Partei gewann an Popularität, indem er sich für politische Maßnahmen einsetzte, die Wähler der Arbeiterklasse ansprachen.
08

the position of an aircraft to the side and slightly behind another in a flight formation

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Training emphasized precise wing positioning.
09

Flügelspieler, Stürmer

a forward hockey player who plays on the sides of the center, responsible for scoring goals, assisting plays, and supporting defense
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The left wing's forechecking led to a turnover in the offensive zone.
Das Forechecking des linken Flügelspielers führte zu einem Umschlag in der Offensivzone.
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Flügel, Heckflügel

an aerodynamic part, usually mounted at the rear of a car, designed to reduce lift and increase downforce, improving traction and stability at high speeds
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Sports cars often feature large wings for added aerodynamic efficiency.
Sportwagen haben oft große Flügel für eine verbesserte aerodynamische Effizienz.
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fliegen, gleiten

to travel or navigate through the air
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As the helicopter lifted off, it began to wing over the city.
Als der Hubschrauber abhob, begann er über die Stadt zu fliegen.
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