winger — English Dictionary

Noun

1. One of the casks stowed in the wings of a vessel's hold, being smaller than such as are stowed more amidships.

   Examples

   We hauled out a winger of grog.

2. An offensive player who plays on either side of the center.

   Examples

   The center passed to the left winger, who shot and scored.

   More examples (1)

   "The pattern of the game could have been different if Anthony Pilkington had taken one of two chances either side of United's opener. But the Norwich winger shot wide when clean through and saw another effort hit the post on 75 minutes.

Noun

1. (sports) player in wing position

   Broader terms

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