winger

/ˈwɪŋər/
noun
  1. A player in sports like soccer, hockey, or rugby who plays on the side of the field and often focuses on attacking or crossing the ball.
    • The coach told the winger to stay wide and stretch the defense.
    • Our team's left winger scored two goals in the first half.
    • The winger sprinted down the sideline and crossed the ball into the box.
  2. A person who is part of a political group and holds strong or extreme views, especially on the left or right.
    • He is known as a far-right winger in the party.
    • The debate included a left winger who argued for more government spending.
    • Some wingers in the group refused to compromise on the issue.
Antonyms
What does "winger" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean