In sense 7, as wing adjutant, wing-back, wing commander, wing officer; in sense 7b, as wing forward, wing half, wing-man, wing player.
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| 释义 | society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > ball game > characteristics of team ball games > [noun] > players or positions (52) wing-back1734 In sense 7, as wing adjutant, wing-back, wing commander, wing officer; in sense 7b, as wing forward, wing half, wing-man, wing player. goalkeeper1789 In various team sports: a player whose principal duty is to defend a goal by attempting to prevent the ball or puck from entering it; the position… outfielder1855 A player positioned in the outfield. quarter1857 Football. Now rare. Rugby = quarterback, n. 1. centre fielder1865 a fielder positioned in centre field. outfield1867 Cricket. A fielder occupying the outfield (now rare); = outfielder, n. quarterback1867 Rugby. A name formerly given to a position or player situated immediately behind the forwards; cf. halfback, n. Now historical. right1867 Originally U.S. In various team sports: the right side or wing of the field of play. Also: a player occupying this position. Cf. right wing, n. 3. centre1868 Sport. In various team sports: a player occupying a position in the middle of a line or group of players, or the position occupied by such a player… left wing1871 In various team sports. The left side of a team or area of play; those players positioned on this side regarded collectively. Cf. left, n. 8. left-back1873 left half-back1873 centre forward1874 a player occupying a central attacking position; the position occupied by such a player. left-centre1877 Sport. A player occupying a position on the left of the centre of a field of play (cf. centre, n.1 17b); the position occupied by such a player. right-centre1877 Sport. A player occupying a position on the right of the centre of the field of play (cf. centre, n.1 17b); the position occupied by such a player. centre back1878 a player occupying a central defensive position; the position occupied by such a player. centre half-back1879 (now chiefly in Gaelic football and Australian Rules football) = centre half n. forward1879 Football. One who plays in the front line; one of the body of players termed ‘forwards’, as opposed to ‘backs’ (see back, n.1 21), whose duty is… back1880 Football. One of the players stationed behind the ‘forwards,’ e.g. ‘half-back,’ ‘three-quarter back’; the duty of the simple ‘back’ is to defend the… right wing1880 In various team sports. The right side of a team or area of play; those players positioned on this side regarded collectively. Cf. right, n. 16d. right half-back1881 goaltender1882 A player whose principal duty is to defend a goal by attempting to prevent the ball or puck from entering it, or the position of such a player; a… right-winger1882 Sport. A person who plays in a right-wing position. Cf. right wing, n. 3. wing1882 In football and similar games: The position of the forwards on either side of the centre; a player or players occupying this position. Cf. left wing… centre half1884 a player occupying a central position in the middle of the half-back line; the position occupied by such a player; (now usually more loosely) = centre… left winger1884 Sport. A person who plays in a left wing position. Cf. left wing, n. 3. inside1886 In various games, a position on the field; a player in that position. half1887 = Half-back (at Football: cf. half-, comb._form affix 2i). Also in Rugby Union, Rugby League, etc. Cf. fly-half n. at fly, n.2 compounds 2, scrum-half… custodian1888 Association Football, Hockey, etc. A goalkeeper. Chiefly in journalistic use. left half1888 In various team sports (such as football and hockey): a player whose position is on the left side of the central area of the pitch and who has both… midfielder1888 A person who plays a game in a midfield position; = midfield, n. 3a. left wing1889 In various team sports. A position on the (far) left of the field of play, typically an attacking role towards the front of a team; a player who… right half1889 Football and Hockey. A player whose position is on the right side of the central area of the pitch and who has both attacking and defensive… centreman1890 In various team sports (esp. Ice Hockey): a player who occupies a central position in a team formation (cf. centre, n.1 17b). midfield1890 Sport, esp. Association Football and American Football. The middle of the field of play. Frequently in in midfield. outside right1890 a forward who plays on the right wing. outfieldsman1891 = outfielder, n. goalie1894 In various team sports: (an informal name for) a goalkeeper or goaltender. winger1896 In Association Football, a player in the (right or left) wing; in Rugby, a forward whose place is on the ‘wing’ in the back row of the scrum. Also in… infield1897 Baseball. The four fielders placed on the boundaries of the in-field, i.e. the three base-men and the short-stop. inside forward1897 in association football and hockey, either of the two players, called the inside left or right (see below), of the forward line; the position of… inside right1897 in association football and hockey, a player playing between the outside left or right and the centre forward; the position of such a player. outside forward1897 a forward who plays on the left- or right-hand side of the centre, a winger. outside1898 Association Football, Rugby, etc. A player in an outer or wing position. outside left1900 a forward who plays on the left wing. rearguard1904 Sport. The defensive players on a team, considered collectively. Also (chiefly Ice Hockey): a defender. pivot1911 figurative. Sport. A player in a central position; the position itself. wing-man1942 In sense 7, as wing adjutant, wing-back, wing commander, wing officer; in sense 7b, as wing forward, wing half, wing-man, wing player. keeper1957 Association Football. A goal-keeper. link1958 Hockey, Association Football, and Rugby Football. = linkman, n.2 b(c). Also attributive. linkman1963 spec. (a) a commissionaire; (b) in Broadcasting, a person providing continuity in a radio or television programme consisting of several items; (c)… midfield1976 Sport (esp. Association Football). A person who plays a game in a midfield position; = midfielder, n. |
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