wing Meaning | BeDict

noun

Ala

An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly; a similar fin at the side of a ray or similar fish

Examples :

"The bird used its strong wings to fly high above the trees. "

El pájaro usó sus fuertes alas para volar alto sobre los árboles.

noun

Brazo

Human arm.

Examples :

"My little sister hurt her wing while playing. "

Mi hermanita se lastimó el brazo mientras jugaba.

body anatomy human part organ essential

noun

Ala

Part of an aircraft that produces the lift for rising into the air.

Examples :

"The airplane's wings generated enough lift to allow it to take off. "

Las alas del avión generaron suficiente sustentación para permitirle despegar.

vehicle machine part technical essential

noun

Aleta

One of the large pectoral fins of a flying fish.

Examples :

"The flying fish used its strong wings to glide over the water. "

El pez volador usó sus aletas fuertes para deslizarse sobre el agua.

animal fish part biology anatomy essential

noun

Ala

One of the broad, thin, anterior lobes of the foot of a pteropod, used as an organ in swimming.

Examples :

"The pteropod used its wings to propel itself through the water. "

El pterópodo usó sus alas para impulsarse a través del agua.

organ animal essential

noun

Ala

Any membranaceous expansion, such as that along the sides of certain stems, or of a fruit of the kind called samara.

Examples :

"The maple tree's seeds have a small wing, which helps them travel far from the parent tree. "

Las semillas del arce tienen una pequeña ala, que les ayuda a viajar lejos del árbol padre.

part plant biology nature essential

noun

Alas

Either of the two side petals of a papilionaceous flower.

Examples :

"The butterfly pea flower's vibrant blue wings were a beautiful sight. "

Las vibrantes alas azules de la flor de guisante de mariposa eran una hermosa vista.

plant part biology essential

noun

Rama lateral, brote

A side shoot of a tree or plant; a branch growing up by the side of another.

Examples :

"The rose bush had a small wing growing out from its main stem. "

El rosal tenía una pequeña rama lateral que crecía de su tallo principal.

plant biology part essential

noun

Vuelo

Passage by flying; flight.

Examples :

"to take wing"

Echar a volar.

part action ability bird animal essential

noun

Ala

Motive or instrument of flight; means of flight or of rapid motion.

Examples :

"The bird's wings propelled it swiftly through the air. "

Las alas del pájaro lo impulsaron rápidamente por el aire.

part animal bird vehicle machine biology function essential

noun

Ala, extensión

A part of something that is lesser in size than the main body, such as an extension from the main building.

Examples :

"the west wing of the hospital"

El ala oeste del hospital.

architecture part building essential

noun

Ala

Anything that agitates the air as a wing does, or is put in winglike motion by the action of the air, such as a fan or vane for winnowing grain, the vane or sail of a windmill, etc.

Examples :

"The windmill's large wing spun rapidly, grinding the grain. "

El ala grande del molino de viento giraba rápidamente, moliendo el grano.

part machine vehicle energy function nature essential

noun

Ala

A protruding piece of material on a tampon to hold it in place and prevent leakage.

Examples :

"The tampon had a small wing, which helped it stay in place comfortably. "

El tampón tenía un ala pequeña, que le ayudaba a permanecer en su lugar cómodamente.

medicine body part anatomy device sex essential

noun

Charretera, hombrera

An ornament worn on the shoulder; a small epaulet or shoulder knot.

Examples :

"The soldier wore a small gold wing on his shoulder uniform. "

El soldado llevaba una pequeña hombrera dorada en su uniforme de hombro.

wear military appearance essential

noun

Delineado con forma de ala

A cosmetic effect where eyeliner curves outward and ends at a point.

Examples :

"The model's eye makeup featured a dramatic wing, making her eyes appear larger. "

El maquillaje de ojos de la modelo presentaba un delineado con forma de ala dramático, lo que hacía que sus ojos parecieran más grandes.

appearance style art essential

noun

Ala

A fraction of a political movement. Usually implies a position apart from the mainstream center position.

Examples :

"The progressive wing of the student council advocated for more student-led initiatives. "

El ala progresista del consejo estudiantil abogó por más iniciativas dirigidas por estudiantes.

politics group position essential

noun

Ala

An organizational grouping in a military aviation service:

Examples :

"The pilot's wing was responsible for training new recruits. "

El ala del piloto era responsable de entrenar a los nuevos reclutas.

military organization group essential

noun

Guardabarros

A panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.

Examples :

"The car's front wings were dented after the parking accident. "

Los guardabarros delanteros del coche estaban abollados después del accidente de aparcamiento.

vehicle part essential

noun

Aleta de puente

A platform on either side of the bridge of a vessel, normally found in pairs.

Examples :

"The ship's sturdy wings provided a safe walkway for the crew to navigate between decks. "

Las robustas aletas de puente del barco proporcionaron una pasarela segura para que la tripulación navegara entre cubiertas.

nautical vehicle sailing position essential

noun

Ala

That part of the hold or orlop of a vessel which is nearest the sides. In a fleet, one of the extremities when the ships are drawn up in line, or when forming the two sides of a triangle.

Examples :

"The ship's wing was damaged during the storm, making it hard to maneuver. "

El ala del barco se dañó durante la tormenta, lo que dificultó la maniobra.

nautical military part essential

noun

Extremo

A position in several field games on either side of the field.

Examples :

"The football team's two wing players ran down the field quickly. "

Los dos extremos del equipo de fútbol corrieron rápidamente por el campo.

sport position game essential

noun

Extremo

A player occupying such a position, also called a winger

Examples :

"The soccer team's wing played a crucial role in the final match. "

El extremo del equipo de fútbol jugó un papel crucial en el partido final.

person position sport essential

noun

Ala

A háček.

Examples :

"My friend's name has a wing over the "a". "

El nombre de mi amigo tiene un ala sobre la "a".

language linguistics essential

noun

Foro

One of the unseen areas on the side of the stage in a theatre.

Examples :

"The actor waited backstage in the wing, listening to the sound of the audience cheering. "

El actor esperó entre bambalinas en el foro, escuchando el sonido de los vítores del público.

entertainment stage building essential

noun

Insignias de piloto

(in the plural) The insignia of a qualified pilot or aircrew member.

Examples :

"The pilot proudly wore the wings on his uniform, signifying his status as a qualified aircrew member. "

El piloto llevaba con orgullo las insignias en su uniforme, lo que significaba su condición de miembro cualificado de la tripulación aérea.

military sign achievement essential

noun

Tienda de campaña, refugio

A portable shelter consisting of a fabric roof on a frame, like a tent without sides.

Examples :

"The family pitched the brightly colored wing for their picnic in the park. "

La familia montó la tienda de campaña de colores brillantes para su picnic en el parque.

material item essential

noun

Ala

On the Enneagram, one of the two adjacent types to an enneatype that forms an individual's subtype of his or her enneatype

Examples :

"My wing on the Enneagram is Type 7, which means I share some similar traits with Type 7s, but also have my own unique characteristics. "

Mi ala en el Eneagrama es el Tipo 7, lo que significa que comparto algunos rasgos similares con los Tipos 7, pero también tengo mis propias características únicas.

character type mind philosophy essential

verb

Herir levemente

To injure slightly (as with a gunshot), especially in the wing or arm.

Examples :

"The hunter accidentally winged the rabbit, causing it to limp badly. "

El cazador hirió levemente al conejo accidentalmente, lo que le hizo cojear mucho.

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verb

Volar

To fly.

Examples :

"The bird will wing its way across the vast sky. "

El pájaro volará a través del vasto cielo.

action bird animal essential

verb

Añadir un ala, ampliar con un ala

(of a building) To add a wing (extra part) to.

Examples :

"The school is winging a new science lab onto the existing building. "

La escuela está añadiendo un nuevo laboratorio de ciencias al edificio existente.

architecture building essential

verb

Improvisar, actuar sobre la marcha

To act or speak extemporaneously; to improvise; to wing it.

Examples :

"The student winged his presentation, talking about his favorite hobby without any notes. "

El estudiante improvisó su presentación, hablando de su pasatiempo favorito sin ninguna nota.

language communication action essential

verb

Lanzar

To throw.

Examples :

"The angry child winged a crumpled paper airplane across the classroom. "

El niño enfadado lanzó un avión de papel arrugado por el aula.

action sport essential

verb

Dotar de alas

To furnish with wings.

Examples :

"The inventor meticulously designed the small drone, carefully winging its intricate mechanisms. "

El inventor diseñó meticulosamente el pequeño dron, dotando cuidadosamente de alas a sus intrincados mecanismos.

animal bird anatomy essential

verb

Alar, transportar

To transport with, or as if with, wings; to bear in flight, or speedily.

Examples :

"The strong wind winged the kite high above the schoolyard. "

El fuerte viento aló la cometa muy por encima del patio de la escuela.

action vehicle bird essential

verb

Volar

To traverse by flying.

Examples :

"The bird will wing its way to the park this morning. "

El pájaro volará hacia el parque esta mañana.

action animal bird essential

Meanings

Examples :

"The bird used its strong wings to fly high above the trees. "

El pájaro usó sus fuertes alas para volar alto sobre los árboles.

Brazo

Examples :

"My little sister hurt her wing while playing. "

Mi hermanita se lastimó el brazo mientras jugaba.

Examples :

"The airplane's wings generated enough lift to allow it to take off. "

Las alas del avión generaron suficiente sustentación para permitirle despegar.

Aleta

Examples :

"The flying fish used its strong wings to glide over the water. "

El pez volador usó sus aletas fuertes para deslizarse sobre el agua.

Examples :

"The pteropod used its wings to propel itself through the water. "

El pterópodo usó sus alas para impulsarse a través del agua.

Examples :

"The maple tree's seeds have a small wing, which helps them travel far from the parent tree. "

Las semillas del arce tienen una pequeña ala, que les ayuda a viajar lejos del árbol padre.

Examples :

"The butterfly pea flower's vibrant blue wings were a beautiful sight. "

Las vibrantes alas azules de la flor de guisante de mariposa eran una hermosa vista.

Rama lateral, brote

Examples :

"The rose bush had a small wing growing out from its main stem. "

El rosal tenía una pequeña rama lateral que crecía de su tallo principal.

Vuelo

Examples :

"to take wing"

Echar a volar.

Examples :

"The bird's wings propelled it swiftly through the air. "

Las alas del pájaro lo impulsaron rápidamente por el aire.

Ala, extensión

Examples :

"the west wing of the hospital"

El ala oeste del hospital.

Examples :

"The windmill's large wing spun rapidly, grinding the grain. "

El ala grande del molino de viento giraba rápidamente, moliendo el grano.

Examples :

"The tampon had a small wing, which helped it stay in place comfortably. "

El tampón tenía un ala pequeña, que le ayudaba a permanecer en su lugar cómodamente.

Charretera, hombrera

Examples :

"The soldier wore a small gold wing on his shoulder uniform. "

El soldado llevaba una pequeña hombrera dorada en su uniforme de hombro.

Delineado con forma de ala

Examples :

"The model's eye makeup featured a dramatic wing, making her eyes appear larger. "

El maquillaje de ojos de la modelo presentaba un delineado con forma de ala dramático, lo que hacía que sus ojos parecieran más grandes.

Examples :

"The progressive wing of the student council advocated for more student-led initiatives. "

El ala progresista del consejo estudiantil abogó por más iniciativas dirigidas por estudiantes.

Examples :

"The pilot's wing was responsible for training new recruits. "

El ala del piloto era responsable de entrenar a los nuevos reclutas.

Guardabarros

Examples :

"The car's front wings were dented after the parking accident. "

Los guardabarros delanteros del coche estaban abollados después del accidente de aparcamiento.

Aleta de puente

Examples :

"The ship's sturdy wings provided a safe walkway for the crew to navigate between decks. "

Las robustas aletas de puente del barco proporcionaron una pasarela segura para que la tripulación navegara entre cubiertas.

Examples :

"The ship's wing was damaged during the storm, making it hard to maneuver. "

El ala del barco se dañó durante la tormenta, lo que dificultó la maniobra.

Extremo

Examples :

"The football team's two wing players ran down the field quickly. "

Los dos extremos del equipo de fútbol corrieron rápidamente por el campo.

Extremo

Examples :

"The soccer team's wing played a crucial role in the final match. "

El extremo del equipo de fútbol jugó un papel crucial en el partido final.

Examples :

"My friend's name has a wing over the "a". "