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noun wing·back \ ˈwiŋ-ˌbak \

Definition of wingback

:an offensive back in football who lines up outside the tight end; also :the position of such a player

Recent Examples of wingback from the Web

Junior Jack Jerfita will play fullback, senior Savontae Garner will be the tailback and senior Ben Hides will carry the ball from the wingback position.

— steve sadin, chicagotribune.com, "Pioneer Press football preview: Glenbrook South Titans," 24 Aug. 2017
The wingback scored twice–a sensational free kick and a late winner–in a 2-1 win over Tottenham, rescuing three points from the jaws of a draw after Michy Batshuayi's own goal gave Spurs life at a raucous Wembley Stadium.

— avi creditor, SI.com, "Weekend Winners: Neymar, Manchester United, Pulisic Seize Spotlight," 21 Aug. 2017
Alonso helped to knock the ball along to Pedro Rodriguez on the left flank and the wingback raced forward to receive a return pass in the penalty area.

— USA TODAY, "More Wembley woes for Spurs, Chelsea reignites title defense," 20 Aug. 2017
Some standout pieces include a set of lettuce plates (with lobster claw detail), a timeless wingback armchair, and a vintage Wayne Texaco gas pump.

— jessica mattern, Country Living, "30,000 Amazing Antiques Are for Sale in This Rare Auction—Starting at Just $5," 11 Aug. 2017
The best outfits employ staffers with appraisal skills who can tell whether Uncle Bob’s wingback chair is a valuable antique and determine if those family diamonds are really cubic zirconia.

— jennifer barger, The Seattle Times, "Downsizing, divorce, death: What to do when you need to put on an estate sale," 28 July 2017
Mr. Trump had fumbled a handshake in front of photographers during Ms. Merkel’s visit to the Oval Office in March, as the two sat uncomfortably in wingback chairs.

— glenn thrush and alison smale, New York Times, "Merkel Knows She Has to Deal With Trump. The Question Is How.," 6 July 2017
Louisville City coach James O'Connor debuted a new lineup on June 11 against New York Red Bulls II, switching his side into the 3-4-3 formation, with three centerbacks, two wingbacks, two central midfielders and three attackers.

— daniel karell, The Courier-Journal, "Tactical tweak pays dividends for Louisville City FC," 18 June 2017
Omar Gonzalez, Matt Hedges and Tim Ream were the defenders (none started), and the U.S. does have the personnel to pull it off when called upon (DeAndre Yedlin, Fabian Johnson and Jorge Villafaña are capable wingbacks).

— avi creditor, SI.com, "Pulisic comes to USMNT's rescue in lackluster qualifying tune-up vs. Venezuela," 5 June 2017

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