1. a means of flight or ascent; - Example: "necessity lends wings to inspiration"
2. stylized bird wings worn as an insignia by qualified pilots or air crew members;
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
wings
n 1: a means of flight or ascent; "necessity lends wings to
inspiration"
2: stylized bird wings worn as an insignia by qualified pilots
or air crew members