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wing·man

(wĭng′mən)

1. A pilot whose plane is positioned behind and outside the leader in a formation of flying aircraft.

2. Slang A person who helps, guides, or supports another, especially one who assists a friend in trying to seduce another person.

3. Sports A player, such as a winger, who plays near the side of a field or court.

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wingman

(ˈwɪŋmæn)

n, pl -men

(Australian Rules Football) a player in the wing position in Australian Rules

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

wingman

An aviator subordinate to and in support of the designated section leader; also, the aircraft flown in this role.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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wingman - the pilot who positions his aircraft outside and behind (on the wing of) the leader of a flying formation

airplane pilot, pilot - someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight

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