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Wingback

noun

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Noun
  1. 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. 2
    (American football) the position of the offensive back who lines up behind or outside the end wordnet
  3. 3
    A running back who is in formation near the line of scrimmage and outside the tackles, a slotback.
  4. 4
    (football) the person who plays wingback wordnet
  5. 5
    One of the projecting side pieces on a wingback chair.
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  1. 6
    A wingback chair.

Etymology

From wing + back.

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