wingman

Definition of Wingman in English :

1. wingman

the pilot who positions his aircraft outside and behind (on the wing of) the leader of a flying formation

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Wingman

noun plural -men

a player in the wing position in Australian Rules

nounWord forms: plural ˈwingmen (ˈwɪŋmən ; wiŋˈmən)

1. US

in a formation of aircraft, the pilot who flies behind and to the side of the leader

2. US

the aircraft flown in this position

n.

1. A pilot whose plane is positioned behind and outside the leader in a formation of flying aircraft.

2. Slang A person who helps, guides, or supports another, especially one who assists a friend in trying to seduce another person.

3. Sports A player, such as a winger, who plays near the side of a field or court.