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wing

Noun

  1. 1

    wing

    The organ in a bird or insect, attached to each side of the body, which is used when flying.

    Korean definition: 새나 곤충의 몸 양쪽에 붙어서 날 때 쓰는 기관.

    • The pigeon sitting on the roof suddenly flapped its wings and flew away.

    • At the sound of the gunshot, the birds on the lake all spread their wings and flew away.

  2. 2

    wing

    The part attached to either side of the body, enabling an airplane to fly well in the air.

    Korean definition: 비행기의 양쪽 옆에 길고 넙적하게 달려서 비행기가 공중에 잘 뜰 수 있게 해 주는 부분.

    • The plane we were on had a problem with its right wing and had to return to the departure point.

    • Minjun sat down and gazed in wonder at the airplane wing visible out the window.

  3. 3

    wing

    The part in a machine such as an electric fan, etc., that makes the wind.

    Korean definition: 선풍기 등의 기계에서 바람을 일으키는 부분.

    • When you use an electric fan for a long time, dust often builds up on the fan blades.

    • Mom didn't let us get close to the fan for fear we'd get hurt by the blades.

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