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What does wing mean?
A residential section of a prison housing a group of cells on landings.
"He got moved to B wing after the fight."
Origin
Architectural term for a projecting section of a building, applied to cell blocks.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'wing' in prison?
A 'wing' is a residential section of a prison housing a group of cells arranged on landings.
Where does 'wing' come from?
It's an architectural term for a projecting section of a building, applied to a prison's cell blocks.
How do you use 'wing'?
Wings are often lettered, as in 'He got moved to B wing after the fight.'
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