wingback

Meaning

1. 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.
2. A running back who is in formation near the line of scrimmage and outside the tackles, a slotback.
3. One of the projecting side pieces on a wingback chair.
4. A wingback chair.

Synonyms

fullback

wing fullback

outside defensive back

outside defender

Etymology

From wing + back.