chicken wing

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chicken wing

A child eats a crispy chicken wing at a picnic table.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The wing of a chicken: The limb of a chicken, corresponding to the arm and hand of a human, used for flight or balance. In a culinary context, it refers to this part of the bird prepared as food.
Usage
  • The term "chicken wing" is used to refer to the anatomical part of the bird, either in a biological or a culinary setting. It is a countable noun.
  • Example: "The recipe calls for ten chicken wings."
  • Example: "The eagle injured the chicken's wing."
Examples
  • Noun:
    • She ordered a plate of spicy chicken wings at the restaurant.
    • After the fox attack, one hen was missing a chicken wing.
    • Buffalo chicken wings are a popular appetizer.
Advanced Usage
  • "To wing it" (idiom, related concept): To improvise or do something without preparation.
    • I didn't study for the presentation, so I'll just have to wing it.
    • Note: This idiom uses "wing" as a verb and is not directly about a chicken wing, but it is a common phrase that learners may encounter.
Variants and Related Words
  • Chicken (noun): The bird from which the wing comes.
  • Wing (noun): The limb of a bird or insect used for flying; can refer to similar parts on airplanes or buildings.
  • Drumette (noun): The upper, meatier section of a chicken wing that resembles a small drumstick.
  • Wingette or Flat (noun): The middle section of a chicken wing, containing two parallel bones.
Synonyms
  • Poultry wing: A more general term that could include wings from other birds like turkeys or ducks.
  • Buffalo wing: A specific preparation of a chicken wing coated in a vinegar-based cayenne pepper hot sauce and butter.
Related Phrases
  • Chicken wing dip: A hot appetizer dip often made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and hot sauce, named for its common accompaniment.
  • To do the chicken wing (slang): A dance move or a description of holding one's arm in a bent position, resembling the shape of a chicken wing.
Related Idioms
  • "A chicken with its head cut off": To act in a frantic, disorganized manner.
    • After the surprise announcement, the staff was running around like chickens with their heads cut off.
    • Note: This idiom references a chicken but not specifically its wing.
chicken wing

A child eats a crispy chicken wing at a picnic table.

Noun
  1. the wing of a chicken