winger
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a player in sports like football, hockey, or rugby who plays near the side of the field.
an attacking player positioned near the touchline or side of the playing area in team sports.
Simple“The winger ran down the side of the pitch and crossed the ball into the box.”
In context“The manager decided to substitute the left winger in the second half to provide more defensive cover against the opponent's overlapping full-backs.”
Synonymsflankeroutside forward - 02 C1 Advanced
a person who belongs to a specific side of a political group, such as the 'left wing' or 'right wing'.
a member of a particular faction or wing within a political party or movement.
Simple“He is known as a right-winger who wants to lower all taxes.”
In context“The party leadership struggled to balance the demands of the radical left-wingers with those of the more moderate members.”
UsageUsually preceded by 'left-' or 'right-' to specify the political orientation.
Synonymspartisanfactionalist - 03 C2 Proficiency
a small barrel or container kept near the sides of a ship's storage area.
a cask stowed in the wings of a vessel's hold, typically smaller than those stowed amidships.
Simple“The sailors moved the smaller wingers to make room for the larger cargo.”
In context“Historical manifests indicate that wingers were often used for supplementary water storage due to their convenient size for peripheral stowage.”