wings — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A type of scuba harness with an attached buoyancy compensation device: see wikipedia:Backplate and wing

2. A flip (hairstyle).

   Synonyms

   head wings

   Examples

   Near-synonym: head wings

3. A pilot's license, the legal authorization to operate an aircraft.

   Usage

   • Figurative

   Examples

   After being found liable for the crash that killed several passengers, the captain of the downed airliner lost his wings.

Noun

1. a means of flight or ascent

   Broader terms

   meansagencyway

   Examples

   necessity lends wings to inspiration

2. stylized bird wings worn as an insignia by qualified pilots or air crew members

   Broader terms

   insignia