WINGS
\wˈɪŋz], \wˈɪŋz], \w_ˈɪ_ŋ_z]\
Definitions of WINGS
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stylized bird wings worn as an insignia by qualified pilots or air crew members
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a means of flight or ascent; "necessity lends wings to inspiration"
By Princeton University
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stylized bird wings worn as an insignia by qualified pilots or air crew members
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a means of flight or ascent; "necessity lends wings to inspiration"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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(Ornith.) The wing of the bird being constructed on the same fundamental plan as the human arm, we employ the terms by which the arm is described, in designating the feathers of the wing. The Primaries, then, are those long quill feathers which spring from the fingers, the Secondaries spring from the wrist-end of the forearm, the Tertiaries from its elbow-end , these together form the Remiges [L.]. The Scapulars cover the upper bone of the arm and the shoulder-blade [L.] ; the Alula, or bastard wing, is carried on a rudimentary "thumb" (sometimes provided with a claw) at the wrist. The Wing coverts (greater, less, and under) are those which cover the bases of the quill feathers.
By Henry Percy Smith