ailiercommon nounSyllable DecompositionailierEtymologyexpandsee wing and -ier.Definitions1. Specific player in several sports; they are generally placed at the ends (the wings) of the attacking line.sportexpandUn ailier droit.Elle est ailière pour l'équipe de France.2. In basketball, a player who plays near the front sideline. They are a compromise between the size and power of an interior or center, and the agility and dexterity of a point guard or shooting guard.expand3. In football, a player who plays in front of others near the touchline. They must outflank the defense to score or assist in scoring.expand4. In rugby union, a player who is part of the three-quarters, placed at the end of the attacking line. They are a finisher, the best try scorer.expand5. In ice hockey, a player who plays in attack.expandPluralailiersAnagramslieraireliaiTranslationsenglish:wingerspanish:alerofinnish:laitahyökkääjäpolish:skrzydłowyswedish:ytter