: an offensive back in football who lines up outside the tight end
also
: the position of such a player
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The subtle color shade of the fabric and the wingback design of the headboard fit perfectly with the natural light and the high ceilings to make a relaxing and inviting bedroom.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
Bay Isle Home Batchelder Patio Chair Set White wicker is a vintage staple, and the high wingback design, open arm rests, and knobbed feet of this chair set all add to the retro charm.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Dalot is a non-contributor either at wingback or fullback.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Devin Padelford is another option at left wingback.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
Bay Isle Home Batchelder Patio Chair Set White wicker is a vintage staple, and the high wingback design, open arm rests, and knobbed feet of this chair set all add to the retro charm.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Dalot is a non-contributor either at wingback or fullback.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Devin Padelford is another option at left wingback.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Wingback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wingback. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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