wing and wing
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of wing and wing
First recorded in 1775–85
Example Sentences
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He has served as a forward, wing and wing back, recording 21 goals and 60 assists.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 13, 2023
Blair found himself ganged up on as Wales attacked down the right wing and wing Williams and Hook combined superbly to send Byrne over.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2010
They only crouched, with paddles motionless, staring at the dimming figures facing them, until the Espirita, "wing and wing" ahead of the trades, was no larger than a seagull.
From The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure by Beach, Rex Ellingwood
Everything beyond was hidden from view until the Noank passed the outer reef and tacked seaward, running almost wing and wing.
From The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution by Stoddard, W. O.
She was running wing and wing, with her bright new sails spreading far over the water on each side.
From The Children of the King by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)
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