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wingback

noun

A player who doubles as a defender when their team is defending, and a winger when they are attacking.

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Word length
8
Starts with
W
Ends with
K
Contains
IN
Scrabble score
20
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. A player who doubles as a defender when their team is defending, and a winger when they are attacking.

  2. A running back who is in formation near the line of scrimmage and outside the tackles, a slotback.

  3. A wingback chair.

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