HyperDic: flanker

English > 2 senses of the word flanker:
NOUNperson flanker, flanker backa back stationed wide of the scrimmage line
person flankera soldier who is a member of a detachment assigned to guard the flanks of a military formation
English > flanker: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA back stationed wide of the scrimmage line; used as a pass receiver.
Synonymflanker back
Broaderback(football) a person who plays in the backfield
Verbsflankbe located at the sides of something or somebody
English > flanker: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA soldier who is a member of a detachment assigned to guard the flanks of a military formation.
Categorymilitary, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machineThe military forces of a nation
Member ofdetachmentA small unit of troops of special composition
BroadersoldierAn enlisted ... / enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
Verbsflankbe located at the sides of something or somebody

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