wings

[wingz]

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.

Example Sentences

I’ve grilled wings, veggies, burgers, kebabs — and even whole fish — over charcoal for excellent results.

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But the series’ demonstration of what many of us are willing to excuse to rise on the wings of wrongdoing makes absolute sense.

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With each beat of its wings, bolts of lightning touch down to the ocean.

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“These must be the wings,” she said, remembering what Simon had told her about the world backstage.

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Beowulf strutted around the room and flapped his arms like wings, until his brother shot him a look.

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