Definitions for: Flanker


[n] a soldier who is a member of a detachment assigned to guard the flanks of a military formation
[n] a back stationed wide of the scrimmage line; used as a pass receiver



Webster (1913) Definition: Flank"er, n.
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.

They threw out flankers, and endeavored to dislodge
their assailants. --W. Irwing.


Flank"er, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Flankered; p. pr. &
vb. n. Flankering.] [See Flank, v. t.]
1. To defend by lateral fortifications. [Obs.] --Sir T.
Herbert.

2. To attack sideways. [Obs.] --Evelyn.

Synonyms: flankerback

See Also: back, detachment, soldier

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