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- DictionaryFlank·er/ˈflaNGkər/
noun
- 1. a person or thing positioned on the flank of something.
- 2. a trick or swindle: informal, dated British "he's certainly pulled a flanker on the army"
Apr 16, 2024 · Definitions of flanker. noun. a soldier who is a member of a detachment assigned to guard the flanks of a military formation. see more. noun. a back stationed wide of the scrimmage line; used as a pass receiver. synonyms: flanker back. see more.
1. (Military) one of a detachment of soldiers detailed to guard the flanks, esp of a formation. 2. (Fortifications) a projecting fortification, used esp to protect or threaten a flank. 3. (Rugby) rugby a wing forward.
3 days ago · 1. a person or thing that flanks. 2. Military. one of a body of soldiers placed on the flank of an army to guard a line of march. 3. Fortifications. a fortification projecting so as to defend another work or to command the flank of an assailing body. 4. American Football. a. Also called: flanker back.
Flanker Definition. flăngkər. flankers. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Verb. Filter. noun. flankers. A fortified position at either flank for protection or attack. Webster's New World. Any of several soldiers detailed to protect the flanks of a marching column. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
Flanker definition, a person or thing that flanks. See more.
Definition of flanker noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
flanker. [ flang-ker ] show ipa. 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.
