wingman

A noun referring to a pilot who flies in a supporting position outside and behind the leader of a flying formation.

• 🌐اسم يطلق على الطيار الذي يطير في موضع مساند خلف الجناح الأيمن أو الأيسر للطائرة القائدة في التشكيل، ويُستعار للدلالة على الرفيق أو المساند الذي يحمي صاحبه ويدعمه في المواقف الاجتماعية.

1. Supporting pilot B2 formal

   A pilot who flies in a position outside and behind the leader of a flying formation, providing support and protection.

   • The wingman stayed close to the lead aircraft during the mission.
   • He served as a wingman in the squadron for two years.
   • The formation required precise coordination between the leader and his wingman.

   🌐الطيار الجناح

2. Social supporter B2 informal

   A person who helps a friend in social situations, especially in meeting potential romantic partners.

   • He brought his best friend as a wingman to the party.
   • She acted as a wingman for her shy colleague at the bar.
   • A good wingman knows when to step in and when to back off.

   🌐مساعد اجتماعي

   المرادفات: friendsidekicksupporter

• wingmen plural form
• wingmen's possessive plural form
• wingman's possessive singular form