The wings of a bird or insect are the two parts of its body that it uses for flying.

The wings of an aeroplane are the long flat parts sticking out of its side which support it while it is flying.

A wing of a building is a part of it which sticks out from the main part.

A wing of an organization, especially a political organization, is a group within it which has a particular function or particular beliefs.

In a theatre, the wings are the sides of the stage which are hidden from the audience by curtains or scenery.

In a game such as football or hockey, the left wing and the right wing are the areas on the far left and the far right of the pitch. You can also refer to the players who play in these positions as the left wing and the right wing .

A wing of a car is a part of it on the outside which is over one of the wheels.

When pilots get their wings, they become qualified to fly aeroplanes.

If you say that something or someone wings their way somewhere or wings somewhere, you mean that they go there quickly, especially by plane.

If you say that something or someone clips your wings, you mean that they restrict your freedom to do what you want.

If you say that someone is waiting in the wings, you mean that they are ready and waiting for an opportunity to take action.

If you spread your wings, you do something new and rather difficult or move to a new place, because you feel more confident in your abilities than you used to and you want to gain wider experience.

If you take someone under your wing, you look after them, help them, and protect them.