wingback
wingback Lexical Profile
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• adjective
(of a chair) Having side projections or "wings" extending forward from the sides of a high back.
"The library was furnished with a pair of leather wingback armchairs and a dark mahogany desk."
• noun
An upholstered armchair with side pieces or "wings" extending forward from a high back, originally designed to shield the occupant from drafts and trap heat from a fireplace.
"She curled up with her novel in the velvet wingback beside the hearth."
In soccer, a player positioned on the wide flank who combines the defensive responsibilities of a fullback with the attacking duties of a winger.
"The coach switched to a three-man defense so that both wingbacks could push higher up the pitch."
North American In American and Canadian football, an offensive back who lines up just outside the tight end or tackle and slightly behind the line of scrimmage.
"The quarterback motioned the wingback across the formation before snapping the ball."