wingback
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.
Noun
- 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.
- A running back who is in formation near the line of scrimmage and outside the tackles, a slotback.
- One of the projecting side pieces on a wingback chair.
- A wingback chair.
Origin
From wing + back.