Winger
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Winger is a noun meaning (nautical) One of the casks stowed in the wings of a vessel's hold, being smaller than such as are stowed more amidships.
Meaning
(nautical) One of the casks stowed in the wings of a vessel's hold, being smaller than such as are stowed more amidships.
More Meanings
- (sports) An offensive player who plays on either side of the center.
Example Sentences
We hauled out a winger of grog.
The center passed to the left winger, who shot and scored.
"The pattern of the game could have been different if Anthony Pilkington had taken one of two chances either side of United's opener. But the Norwich winger shot wide when clean through and saw another effort hit the post on 75 minutes.
Word Forms
- wingers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wing, wingback, wanigan, cutwater, wheelbox, stowce.
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