n.
Function: transitive verb
Date: 1591
1 a : to fit with wings b : to enable to fly or move swiftly
2 a : to traverse with or as if with wings b : to effect or achieve by flying
3 : to let fly : DISPATCH <would start to wing punches ― A. J. Liebling>
4 a : to wound in the wing : disable the wing of < wing ed the duck> b : to wound (as with a bullet) without killing < wing ed by a sniper>
5 : to do or perform without preparation or guidelines : IMPROVISE < wing ing it>
intransitive verb : to go with or as if with wings : FLY ― often used with it < wing ed it to Europe>