Definitions for Wingman
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. wingmannoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.5 / 2 votes

1. wingmannoun

   A pilot partner of another, a pilot who flies in the same wing or squadron.

2. wingmannoun

   a friend who accompanies one to offer (or receive) support

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. wingman

   A wingman is a person who supports or assists another, particularly in social situations, often to help them build rapport or relationships with others. The term originates from aviation, referring to a pilot who flies beside and supports the leading pilot in a flight formation.

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Wingman

   A wingman is a pilot who supports another in a potentially dangerous flying environment. Wingman was originally a term referring to the Plane flying beside and slightly behind the lead plane in an aircraft formation. According to the U.S. Air Force, The traditional military definition of a "Wingman" refers to the pattern in which fighter jets fly. There is always a lead aircraft and another which flies off the right wing of and behind the lead. This second pilot is called the "Wingman" because he or she primarily protects the lead by "watching his back."

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. wingman

   An aviator subordinate to and in support of the designated section leader; also, the aircraft flown in this role.

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1. • Pilot

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce Wingman?

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How to say Wingman in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Wingman in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Wingman in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Wingman in a Sentence

1. Harmony Allen:

   In the army, it's our battle buddy. You always look out for your battle buddy, in the Sheppard Air Force, Sheppard Air Force's your wingman.

2. Sarah Larson:

   Chuck has his wingman back now.

3. Val Kilmer:

   You can be my wingman

4. Michael Steel:

   The problem with using it against Joe Biden is the public has an image of him burned in over decades, goofy old Uncle Joe Biden, the moderate-seeming Democrat from Delaware and Obama's wingman.

5. Devin Sproston:

   Our hearts are heavy, and our thoughts and prayers are with Airman Posana's family and friends with deepest condolences for this irreplaceable loss, we thank our brother and sister Coast Guardsmen for their valiant efforts in locating our wingman and doing their absolute best through their search efforts.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Wingman
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wingman
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Wingman
5. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Wingman