wings

American  

[wingz] / wɪŋz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. Also called aviation badge.  Military Informal. a badge bearing the image of a spread pair of bird's wings with a distinctive center design, awarded to an aircrewman on completion of certain requirements.

2. a gold-embroidered green badge in the shape of a spread pair of bird wings worn by junior and cadette Girl Scouts to indicate previous membership in a Brownie troop.

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Example Sentences

But the Growler bristles with electronic-warfare equipment, much of which it carries in large pods under its wings and belly.

From The Wall Street Journal

Leeds boss Daniel Farke suggested after the game that part of his tactical setup was to ask his players to close the centre of the pitch and allow Liverpool to have possession on the wings.

From BBC

Pilot Chesley Sullenberger landed the plane safely, brilliantly, and with his crew got the 150 passengers calmly disembarked and standing on the wings.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Jags will just have to focus on victory though, as they could suffer a big trapdoor fall if they suffer an upset defeat with Houston waiting in the wings.

From BBC

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: "The extrication was especially challenging with fuel lines running throughout the aircraft's chassis and aviation fuel stored in its wings."

From BBC

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