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wingman
[wing-man]
noun
Air Force.a pilot in a plane that flies just outside and behind the right wing of the leading aircraft in a flight formation, in order to provide protective support.
Slang.
a man who helps, protects, or guides a friend or associate.
the CEO’s troubleshooting wingman.
a man who helps a friend with romantic relationships, especially one who helps the friend attract a woman.
When I walked into the bar, my wingman was already there, talking to two women.
Sports.winger.
wingman
/ ˈɪŋæ /
noun
a player in the wing position in Australian Rules
Example Sentences
A key focus is the development of "loyal wingman" drones - unmanned aerial vehicles designed to operate in co-ordination with manned aircraft, he added.
After she described her ideal day, I asked Dennings which current co-star might make the best Sunday wingman.
Trump campaigned on ending the war and said he intended to act as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia, but so far he’s sounded more like Putin’s wingman.
Clippers wingman Terance Mann, who didn’t play during Monday night’s game against Miami, didn’t play in the second half against the Nets because of left calf soreness.
Every episode after the pilot is a courtship between that character and the audience, facilitated by the wingmen and wingwomen surrounding them.
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