flanker

Speech parts

1. flanker - Noun

2. flanker - Verb

Meaning

One who, or that which, flanks, as a skirmisher or a body of troops sent out upon the flanks of an army toguard a line of march, or a fort projecting so as to command the side of an assailing body.

To defend by lateral fortifications.

To attack sideways.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

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Antonyms

support help oath aid accuracy reliability
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Hypernyms

back soldier

Derivatives

flankered flankering

Anagrams

Falkner Frankel

Examples

Best for the Dons included pacy aboriginal half back flanker Norm McDonald, ruckman Bob McLure, and rovers Bill Hutchinson and Ron McEwin. Source: Internet

But the Crusaders upped the tempo in the second half with four tries, two to flanker Tom Christie, as they asserted their dominance. Source: Internet

A break out of defence by Jones created the position for Williams to set up flanker Davies to rush home in the corner. Source: Internet

Both spotter and flanker carries additional ammunition and associated equipment. Source: Internet

Derenalagi has been named at blindside flanker and is expected to play a big role as they take on Blue Gas Police Blue who are going to be led by No.8 James Brown. Source: Internet

Beckles brought the speed, flanker Tyrese Bailey provided the trickery and Benny contributed the soft touch. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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