wingman
wing·man
wingman · wingmen
ведомый
Flügelmann, Flügelfrau
A pilot partner of anotherA pilot partner of another; a pilot who flies in the same wing or squadron.
/ˈwɪŋmæn/
Meaning
3 sensesA pilot partner of another; a pilot who flies in the same wing or squadron.
Flügelmann, Flügelfrau
ведо́мыйvedómyj
a male pilot who positions his aircraft outside and behind (on the wing of) the leader of a flying formation
(broadly)A friend or associate who accompanies one to offer (or receive) support, especially in flirting with love interests.
A player positioned on the wing.
Translations
6 languagesРусский
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Forms
plural: wingmenSynonyms
1 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsDerivedwingmanship
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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