flanker
Americannoun
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a person or thing that flanks.
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Military. one of a body of soldiers placed on the flank of an army to guard a line of march.
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Fortification. a fortification projecting so as to defend another work or to command the flank of an assailing body.
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Football.
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Also called flankerback. an offensive back who lines up outside of an end.
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noun
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one of a detachment of soldiers detailed to guard the flanks, esp of a formation
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a projecting fortification, used esp to protect or threaten a flank
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rugby a wing forward
Etymology
Origin of flanker
Example Sentences
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"Scotland found a way to win ugly," added their former flanker John Barclay.
From BBC
"There's probably a million things you can point to after a game -- and especially after a loss," said England flanker Underhill.
From Barron's
Getting one of England's big-game players on from the start would also have helped pave the way for Pollock, with Ben Earl's speed at open-side flanker also useful in trying to out-run Ireland.
From BBC
Although the selection is not a surprise given another impactful display off the bench, the decision to move Earl to open-side flanker is an interesting call.
From BBC
"France have got that double-edged sword of physicality up front and the ball-playing ability out wide," said the former flanker.
From BBC
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