"wing-play" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} wing-play (uncountable)
  1. (soccer) The art of playing as a winger. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Football (soccer) Synonyms: wing play, wingplay
    Sense id: en-wing-play-en-noun-eizTCYI2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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