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wings
wihngz
Wings (noun) means a type of buoyancy device worn on the back by scuba divers, attached to a backplate. Example: “Technical divers often prefer wings over a traditional BCD jacket.”
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A type of buoyancy device worn on the back by scuba divers, attached to a backplate.
"Technical divers often prefer wings over a traditional BCD jacket."
"He clipped the wings to his backplate and checked the inflator hose."
"Her wings leaked slowly, so she swapped them before the next dive."
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A hairstyle where the sides of the hair are flipped or swept back and up.
"Her hair was styled with dramatic wings on either side."
"The stylist swept the sides of her hair up into neat wings."
"He grew his hair out and styled it into wings."
How to use wings
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlural of wing; also specific terms in scuba diving gear and hairstyling.
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BCD
buoyancy compensator
buoyancy control device
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wing BCD
backplate-and-wing
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What does “wings” mean?
The word “wings” means a type of buoyancy device worn on the back by scuba divers, attached to a backplate. In plain terms, plural of wing; also specific terms in scuba diving gear and hairstyling.
How do you pronounce “wings”?
“Wings” is pronounced wihngz (/wɪŋz/ in IPA).
How do you use “wings” in a sentence?
Here is “wings” used in a sentence: “Technical divers often prefer wings over a traditional BCD jacket.”
What part of speech is “wings”?
“Wings” is a noun.
Is “wings” a common word?
“Wings” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “wings” have?
“Wings” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a type of buoyancy device worn on the back by scuba divers, attached to a backplate.
What is the difference between a wing and a jacket BCD?
A wing places the buoyancy bladder behind the diver, attached to a backplate, so lift comes from the back. A jacket BCD wraps air around the sides and chest. Wings keep a diver flatter and more streamlined, which is why technical divers favour them, while jackets suit many recreational divers.
What are scuba wings used for?
Wings provide the buoyancy a diver needs to float at the surface and stay neutrally buoyant underwater. Air is added or released to fine-tune position in the water. Because the lift sits behind the diver on a backplate, wings promote a stable, horizontal swimming posture prized for control and efficiency.
What are single and double wings?
Wings are sized for the cylinders they support. A single wing offers enough lift for one tank, ideal for recreational diving. A double wing provides more lift to float twin cylinders used in technical and deep diving. Choosing the right lift capacity keeps a diver safely buoyant without being over-inflated.
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