SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Rare

winger

The correct spelling is winger.

How to pronounce winger

noun

IPA: /ˈwɪŋɚ/

Say it like: Win-jer

The correct spelling is winger. One of the casks stowed in the wings of a vessel's hold, being smaller than such as are stowed more amidships. For example: "We hauled out a winger of grog."

Usage Examples

We hauled out a winger of grog.

The center passed to the left winger, who shot and scored.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.One of the casks stowed in the wings of a vessel's hold, being smaller than such as are stowed more amidships.
  2. 2.An offensive player who plays on either side of the center.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples