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Meanings of wing in English

Portuguese
asa
Catalan
ala
Spanish
ala
Wikidata

An addition that extends a main building.

asa
Russian
крыло
Portuguese
asa
Spanish
ala
Catalan
ala
Wikidata

Part of an aircraft that enables it to stay in the air.

крыло
Wikidata

Stiffened tab or padded roll at the shoulder of a garment.

Portuguese
geschwader
Spanish
geschwader

United States Air Force organization with a distinct mission and scope to which groups and squadrons are assigned.

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geschwader
Usage of wing in English
1
Several recent elections in Europe have registered swings against far right-wing parties.
The Irish Times
2
Ehud Olmert looks set to lead a new left-wing Israeli coalition government
The Irish Times
3
SPANISH police arrested a leader of ETA's presumed political wing early yesterday.
The Irish Times
4
Either way, Sevu Reece probably needs to come onto the right wing.
Radio NZ
5
France right-wing parties also called on New Caledonians to reject full sovereignty.
Radio NZ
6
Jochim said Brazil had lived under right wing governments for 180 years.
Radio NZ
7
Right-wing critics have said it shows the government is weak on crime.
Reuters
8
Opinion polls currently indicate the left-wing Syriza party holds a commanding lead.
BBC
9
She finished in last place, despite strong support from the right-wing media.
The South African
10
The rout of the right wing shook the cavalry in the centre.
By England's Aid; or, the Freeing of the Netherlands (1585-1604)
11
Swiss left-wing politicians are checking for possible violations of Swiss asylum law.
Reuters
12
In their place he appointed military officers and members of right-wing parties.
Radio NZ
13
That incident prompted a wave of soul-searching in Germany about right-wing violence.
Reuters
14
New Zealand First formed a youth wing of the party this year.
Radio NZ
15
Discusses the coalition of right- and left-wing interests that opposed the constitution.
The new yorker
16
Kurdish separatists and left-wing guerrillas carry out attacks on Turkish military targets.
Reuters
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Wing through the time
Wing across language varieties
Ireland
Common
New Zealand
Common
Australia
Common
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