View synonyms for on the wing

on the wing

In flight, usually referring to a bird as opposed to a plane. For example, Louise is very good at identifying birds on the wing . [Late 1400s]
Active, in motion, as in Coaches are always on the wing, trying to recruit talented athletes . This usage may be obsolescent. [c. 1500]

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All 19 of Freeman's Test appearance have come on the wing, but the 24-year-old regularly switched to outside centre for Northampton last season, starting there in Saints' Champions Cup semi-final defeat by Leinster.

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Osborne, 23, has played on the wing for Leinster, but this will be his first time in the position at Test level.

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At ease both on the wing and further back in midfield, Doue has bounced back from an uncertain start to life in the capital.

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The Kings’ biggest need is a scoring threat on the wing to complement Adrian Kempe, whose team-leading 24 goals is tied for 12th in the league.

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"Graham is absolutely electric on the wing and has the ability to beat a player. A tremendous runner to watch," Beattie said.

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