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

According to Cornell University's All about Birds website, the male breeding birds have a bright red body and black wings and tails, while females and juvenile birds have a yellowish-green body.

From BBC

My feathered friend appeared right in front of me, hovering at eye level, wings spread.

From Los Angeles Times

In an Instagram video the day before, she had worn a red and silver pendant of the archangel Michael, his wings spread out in triumph, a shield in one hand and a sword in another.

From Los Angeles Times

He also played with Billie Holiday at 14, and got taken under the wings of bandleader Count Basie and trumpeter Clark Terry.

From BBC

She said on Sunday that she would bring in people from all wings of the party to her team.

From BBC

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