flanker

[flang-ker]

Phonetic (Standard)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.��
1. Also called flankerback.��an offensive back who lines up outside of an end.
2. split end.

flanker

/ ˈ�ڱ�æŋ��ə /

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of flanker¹

First recorded in 1540–50; flank + -er ¹

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England flanker Henry Pollock is tightly clutching BiL, the Lions mascot which is his sole responsibility as the youngest member of the touring party.

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Former France captain Poirot, 32, was seen in an altercation with the England flanker shortly after the full-time whistle was blown on Bordeaux's 28-20 victory.

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Northampton Saints flanker Henry Pollock says his selection for the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia was "the best day of his life".

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The flanker, who only turned 20 in January, had played only one Premiership game before the start of this season.

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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.

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flanken flank speed

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