wings
Translation
wings, annexe, faction
Examples
Birds use their wings to fly.
Birds use their wings to fly.
The hospital has a new west wing.
The hospital has a new west wing.
Let's order some chicken wings.
Let's order some chicken wings.
Grammar Patterns
wings ((of sth.)) the wings of a bird or plane. The wings of the butterfly are colourful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: airfoils, pinions
Etymology
From Old Norse 'vængr'.
Memory Tips
Picture the two wings on a bird or an aeroplane. The same word is used for chicken wings.