on the wing

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Adverbial on the wing has 1 sense

in flight, on the wing - flying through the air; "we saw the ducks in flight"

Definitions from the Web

On the Wing

Part of Speech: Phrase

Sense:

1. In flight; while flying.

2. In motion; on the go.

Usage:

Popular:

The bird soared gracefully on the wing across the clear blue sky.
We spotted a beautiful butterfly on the wing in the botanical garden.

Local:

He caught a glimpse of the car on the wing as it sped down the street.
The ballet dancer effortlessly performed a pirouette on the wing.

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