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Synonyms for wing

Most common

mudguard forward flank backstage flap

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

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

fender US, guard AU, mudguard

2. Delta

delta US, garrison US

3. Annex

annex US, annexe UK, extension

Definitions

  1. n. 1

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

  2. n. 2

    An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly.

    The bird was flapping its wings

  3. n. 3

    A fin at the side of a ray or similar fish.

Forms

Plural
wings → fenders, guards, mudguards, deltas…

Example sentences

  • forward I am looking forward to meeting you when you come.
  • flank We'll attack their southern flank here, here, and here.
  • backstage I have backstage passes for Tom's concert!
  • flap Ziri's tent was still there but its flap was open.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
wingfalling
mudguardsteady
forwardrising
flanksteady
backstagerising
flaprising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters
ell1
4 letters
flap1
5 letters
guard1, delta2, flank1, annex2
6 letters
branch1, fender2, pinion2, annexe
7 letters
forward2, airfoil2
8 letters
addition3, garrison3, aerofoil, mudguard
9 letters
extension3, backstage2

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (delta2 = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français
aile
Italiano
ala
Español
ala
Deutsch
Flügel
Català
ala