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Wing
01
ala
any of the two parts of the body of a bird, insect, etc. used for flying
Esempi
The bird spread its wings and soared high into the sky.
L'uccello ha spiegato le sue ali e si è librato in alto nel cielo.
A butterfly ’s delicate wings are covered in colorful scales.
Le delicate ali di una farfalla sono coperte di scaglie colorate.
1.1
ala, superficie alare
One of the horizontal structures extending from either side of an airplane's fuselage, designed to provide lift and support in flight
Esempi
The engineer inspected the airplane 's wing for any signs of damage before the flight.
L'ingegnere ha ispezionato l'ala dell'aereo per individuare eventuali segni di danni prima del volo.
The birds flew alongside the plane 's wing as it ascended into the sky.
Gli uccelli volavano accanto all'ala dell'aereo mentre si alzava nel cielo.
1.2
ala
meat from the wing of a duck, chicken, etc., eaten as food
Esempi
Friends shared a platter of crispy chicken wings with tangy dipping sauces at the sports bar.
Gli amici hanno condiviso un vassoio di croccanti ali di pollo con salse per intingere piccanti al bar sportivo.
I like to eat my spicy chicken wings with pickled vegetables.
Mi piace mangiare le mie ali di pollo piccanti con verdure sott'aceto.
02
a fender or panel covering a vehicle's wheel to prevent water or mud from splashing
Esempi
The car 's wing was damaged in the minor collision.
Mechanics replaced the bent wing on the front wheel.
Esempi
She waited in the wings for her cue to enter.
Aspettava nelle quinte il suo segnale per entrare.
The props were stored in the wings, ready for the next scene.
Gli accessori erano conservati nelle quinte, pronti per la scena successiva.
04
a unit of military aircraft, typically forming part of a larger air force structure
Esempi
The 1st Air Wing was deployed for the exercise.
Pilots from the wing trained for coordinated missions.
05
the flank or side of a formation in military or naval operations
Esempi
The troops held the right wing during the battle.
The admiral positioned ships on the wing to protect the center.
06
an extension of a building that projects from the main structure
Esempi
The east wing of the museum houses modern art.
A new wing was added to the hospital for pediatric care.
07
ala
members of a political party or other organization who have a certain function or share certain views
Esempi
The conservative wing of the party pushed for tax cuts and deregulation.
L'ala conservatrice del partito ha spinto per tagli alle tasse e deregolamentazione.
The liberal wing of the legislature championed social justice reforms and environmental protections.
L'ala liberale della legislatura ha sostenuto le riforme della giustizia sociale e le protezioni ambientali.
08
the position of an aircraft to the side and slightly behind another in a flight formation
Esempi
The fighter jet flew in the wing of the lead aircraft.
Pilots maintained their wing positions during the maneuver.
09
ala, attaccante laterale
a forward hockey player who plays on the sides of the center, responsible for scoring goals, assisting plays, and supporting defense
Esempi
The left wing's shot was deflected into the net for a goal.
Il tiro dell'ala è stato deviato in rete per un gol.
The left wing scored a goal with a powerful slap shot.
L'ala ha segnato un gol con un potente tiro.
10
ala, alettone
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
Esempi
The race car 's rear wing helps it stay glued to the track during corners.
L'ala posteriore della macchina da corsa aiuta a mantenerla attaccata alla pista durante le curve.
Engineers adjusted the angle of the wing to improve performance.
Gli ingegneri hanno regolato l'angolo dell'ala per migliorare le prestazioni.
to wing
01
volare, planare
to travel or navigate through the air
Intransitive
Esempi
As the aircraft ascended, it began to wing over the landscape.
Mentre l'aereo saliva, cominciò a sorvolare il paesaggio.
The migratory birds will wing across continents, covering thousands of miles.
Gli uccelli migratori voleranno attraverso i continenti, coprendo migliaia di miglia.
Albero Lessicale
underwing
wingless
winglike
wing
