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flanker
[ flang-ker ]
noun
- a person or thing that flanks.
- Military. one of a body of soldiers placed on the flank of an army to guard a line of march.
- Fortification. a fortification projecting so as to defend another work or to command the flank of an assailing body.
- Football.
- Also called flankerback. an offensive back who lines up outside of an end.
flanker
/ 藞蹿濒忙艐办蓹 /
noun
- one of a detachment of soldiers detailed to guard the flanks, esp of a formation
- a projecting fortification, used esp to protect or threaten a flank
- rugby a wing forward
Example Sentences
Scotland flanker Evie Gallagher was a constant threat at the breakdown in Leicester to record three turnovers, finding particular success in the second half to slow down England's ball.
But within minutes indiscipline undid their hard work once again when flanker Jack O'Donoghue was sin-binned for conceding a penalty try.
Former England captain Marlie Packer, who is one try away from 50 for her country, also has not featured since the opening-round win over Italy in York and returns to start at open-side flanker.
However, the Saracens flanker was left out of the matchday squad that hammered Wales at Principality Stadium in round two.
The flanker quickly rose to his feet and tapped the ball for a penalty before setting in motion what ended with Freeman's opening try.
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