Flanker
Pronunciation: /ˈflænkɚ/
Flanker (noun)
- a player who plays on the side of the main group in a team sport.
- a soldier or unit positioned to guard the side of a military formation.
Examples
- The flanker quickly moved to intercept the ball.
- A flanker must be agile and quick on their feet.
Common collocations: agile flanker, flanker position, play as a flanker, deploy a flanker, flanker maneuver