WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
dou′ble wing′back forma′tion, [Football.]
- Sportan offensive formation in which two backs line up at opposite ends of the backfield about one yard outside of the ends and about one yard behind the line of scrimmage. Also called dou′ble wing′. Cf. single wingback formation.
- 1925–30, American.
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