English Explanatory Dictionary

wingback

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
  2. A running back who is in formation near the line of scrimmage and outside the tackles, a slotback.
  3. One of the projecting side pieces on a wingback chair.
  4. A wingback chair.

Word forms

wingback wingbacks

Etymology

From wing + back.

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