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flanker

/flæŋkər/ noun · British & US
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What does flanker mean?

noun

A player in a team sport who supports a teammate who is playing in a more forward position, or a vehicle that is used to escort or protect another vehicle, especially a military vehicle.

Example

"The flanker on the rugby team made a crucial tackle to prevent the opposing team from scoring."

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