English Words Starting With W

• wing bit

  nounLow
  /wɪŋ bɪt/A segment or piece of a wing, often in reference to a specific part used in engineering or tool design; the tip section of a drill bit, specifically the protruding cutting edges on the sides of a drill bit that enlarge the hole.
• wing bolt

  nounC1
  /ˈwɪŋ bəʊlt/A bolt designed with projecting 'wings' or flanges on its head, allowing it to be tightened or loosened by hand without tools.
• wing bow

  nounC2
  /ˈwɪŋ ˌbəʊ/A decorative ribbon, lace, or small, flat bow tied or attached to the shoulder seam of a woman's dress or blouse.
• wing case

  nounC1
  /ˈwɪŋ ˌkeɪs/the hardened forewing of a beetle or similar insect that covers and protects the delicate hind wings used for flight.
• wing chair

  nounC1
  /ˈwɪŋ ˌtʃeə(r)/A tall, upholstered armchair with side pieces (wings) extending from the back to the armrests.
• wing collar

  nounC1
  /ˈwɪŋ ˌkɒl.ər/A shirt collar with stiff, upturned points that fold down over the shirt front, traditionally worn with formal evening wear.
• wing commander

  nounC2
  /ˌwɪŋ kəˈmɑːndə/A senior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force, above squadron leader and below group captain, corresponding to a lieutenant colonel in the British Army.
• wing covert

  nounC2
  /ˈwɪŋ ˌkʌv.ət/One of the small feathers covering the base of the flight feathers on a bird's wing.
• wing dam

  nounLow (Technical/Engineering)
  /ˈwɪŋ ˌdæm/A structure extending from a riverbank into the water, designed to divert or regulate flow, protect banks, or concentrate the current in the main channel.
• wing flat

  nounVery low frequency
  /wɪŋ flæt/A flat, wing-shaped metal or plastic panel for fastening wheels on older vehicles.
• wing formula

  nounSpecialized / Rare
  /ˈwɪŋ ˌfɔː.mjə.lə/A standardized measurement of the relative lengths of a bird's primary wing feathers, used as an identification tool.
• wing loading

  nounLow frequency, highly technical/specialist
  /ˈwɪŋ ˌləʊdɪŋ/The total weight of an aircraft divided by the area of its wings, a key performance parameter in aviation.
• wing nut

  nounMedium
  /ˈwɪŋ ˌnʌt/A fastener consisting of a nut with two large, flat projections (wings) that allow it to be tightened or loosened by hand without tools.
• wing shooting

  nounC1
  /ˈwɪŋ ˌʃuːtɪŋ/The sport or activity of shooting birds, especially game birds, while they are in flight.
• wing shot

  nounC1
  /ˈwɪŋ ʃɒt/A shot fired at a bird or other game in flight, especially one that is flying to the side; the skill of making such shots.
• wing skid

  nounC2
  /ˈwɪŋ ˌskɪd/A structural component, typically a metal bar or shoe, attached to the underside of an aircraft wing to protect it from damage during ground contact, especially in a sideways landing or ground loop.
• wing tip

  nounB2
  /ˈwɪŋ ˌtɪp/The outermost end or edge of a wing; also refers to a style of shoe with perforated toe decoration.
• wing-ding

  nounLow (informal, somewhat dated)
  /ˈwɪŋ ˌdɪŋ/A wild, lively, often extravagant party or celebration; something that is highly elaborate or showy.
• wingate

  nounC2/Rare
  /ˈwɪŋɡeɪt/A proper noun primarily used as a surname or in place names; its most common specific reference is to the Wingate Test, a high-intensity fitness assessment for cyclists.
• wingback

  nounC1
  /ˈwɪŋbæk/A type of chair with high side panels (wings) extending from the back, or a player in certain sports positioned on the flanks.

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