Noun: wingback 'wing,bak
- (soccer) a player positioned on the flank with attack and defence roles
"The wingback made a crucial interception and quickly launched a counterattack"
- (American football) the position of the offensive back who lines up behind or outside the end
"The coach moved him to wingback"
Derived forms: wingbacks
Type of: back
Part of: eleven, football team
Encyclopedia: Wingback