Wingback
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wingback is a noun meaning (soccer) A player who doubles on either side of the center as a defender when their team is defending, and a winger when they are attacking.
Meaning
(soccer) A player who doubles on either side of the center as a defender when their team is defending, and a winger when they are attacking.
More Meanings
- (American football) A running back who is in formation near the line of scrimmage and outside the tackles, a slotback.
- One of the projecting side pieces on a wingback chair.
- A wingback chair.
Word Forms
- wingbacks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wing-back, winger, wing-play, wingman, wingplay, wing.
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