Definition

Noun: 1. (Sports) A player whose primary position is on the wing (the sides of the field or rink), typically responsible for attacking along the flanks and often known for speed and crossing or shooting ability. 2. (Politics) A member of the radical or extreme faction of a political party or group, often referred to as the "left wing" or "right wing."

Usage and Examples

• Sports Context:
  • The team's left winger delivered a perfect cross for the striker to score.
  • He is one of the fastest wingers in the league.
• Political Context:
  • The policy was criticized by wingers from both sides of the party.
  • She is considered a winger in the environmental movement, advocating for immediate, radical action.

Advanced Usage

• "On the wing": This phrase can describe the position or action of a winger in sports.
  • The goal came from a swift move down the right wing.
• The term is often modified by "left" or "right" to specify the side of the field or the political spectrum (e.g., , ).

Variants and Related Words

• Wing (noun): The area on either side of the field of play; the flank. Also used for the sections of a political spectrum.
• Wing (verb): To move or travel swiftly, as if on wings.
• Wing-back (noun): In some sports like soccer, a defensive player who operates primarily in the wing areas, blending defensive and attacking duties.

Synonyms

• (Sports) Flanker, wide player, outside forward.
• (Politics) Extremist, radical, hardliner (context-dependent, can carry negative connotations).

Antonyms

• (Sports) Central player, midfielder (in a central role), striker/center-forward (in a central attacking role).
• (Politics) Centrist, moderate, mainstream member.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "Play on the wing": To occupy the winger position in a sport.
  • He has played on the wing for his entire professional career.
• "A winger's cross": A pass from the side of the field into the central area, typically aimed at attackers.
  • The winning goal was a classic header from a winger's cross.

Noun

1. (sports) player in wing position