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wingback

wingback

7.4
An offensive back who lines up near the end of the line
  • noun
  • /ˈwɪŋˌbæk/
  • Jargon
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  • During the game, the wingback assisted in both offense and defense, showcasing his versatility on the field.

Examples

  • The coach explained that he prefers to use a wingback in the formation to create more offensive opportunities.

  • Containing the two Gambians is going to be a big task for whoever ends up in the wingback positions tonight.

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  • The pistol featured dual motion, usually with the tight end moving from a set position to a wingback (similar to Clemson's TE Dwayne Allen) and then the flanker motioning to either run or fake a sweep.

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  • The wingback skillfully dodged the defenders to score a touchdown on the play.

Synonyms

back
vswingback
373 3.3

A player who defends in football

is an offensive position placed near the edge of the formation
flanker
vswingback
  • Jargon
2 6.6

A player on the side of the team who helps attack or defend

lines up just behind or outside the end and focuses on offense

Surface Forms

wingback singular
wingbacks plural

Morphology

wingback = wing + back (transparent) = wing + back

The compound signals a 'back' located at or associated with the 'wing' (side), a straightforward occupational/positional term.

Etymology

Wingback in American football uses the same idea: wing ('side') and back ('player behind the line'), meaning an offensive player who lines up near the end and gives the team extra options on the outside.