winger
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: wingers
Sense 1
One of the casks stowed in the wings of a vessel's hold, being smaller than such as are stowed more amidships.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
An offensive player who plays on either side of the center.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “winger” mean?
One of the casks stowed in the wings of a vessel's hold, being smaller than such as are stowed more amidships.
Is “winger” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.