No. 4,982 in Russian
крыла
The Russian word "крыла" is the genitive singular or nominative/accusative plural form of "крыло," meaning "wing."
In a sentence
Птица наконец-то подняла свои крылья и полетела.
The bird finally raised its wings and flew.
Here, "крыла" refers to the literal wings of a bird, showcasing its basic meaning in a natural and biological context.
Старая мельница стояла с сломанными крыльями ветра.
The old windmill stood with broken wind blades.
In this instance, "крыла" metaphorically stands for the blades of a windmill, showing how the word can be used beyond its primary biological association.
На собрании она сидела под крылом своего начальника.
At the meeting, she sat under her boss's wing.
Here, "крыла" is used figuratively to express protection or shelter, demonstrating its idiomatic usage in the Russian language.
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