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chicken-wing

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Alternative form of chicken wing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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verb

Meaning 2

To pass a hard-hit ball with the upper arm extended out from the body. The player usually has the lower arm pulled in toward the body, reminiscent of a chicken's wings when trussed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports, volleyball

Examples

  • Don't chicken-wing it!

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To shoot in a chicken wing stance, i.e. with both elbows positioned inline with the neck.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: engineering, firearms, government, military, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, politics, tools, war, weaponry

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