flanker

• Substantiv mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: im American Football ein in der Hintermannschaft weit außen stehender Spieler, der Pässe fängt; im militärischen Kontext ein Soldat, der zur Sicherung der Flanken einer Formation abgestellt ist.

A noun with two main meanings: in American football, a back positioned wide of the scrimmage line to catch passes; and in military contexts, a soldier assigned to protect the sides of a formation.

1. Wide receiver in American footballB2formalamericansport

   A back stationed wide of the scrimmage line, primarily used as a pass receiver.

   Flanker

   • The quarterback threw a long pass to the flanker.
   • The flanker ran a deep route down the sideline.
   • He was the team's best flanker, catching over 80 passes last season.

2. Military flank guardC1formal

   A soldier who is a member of a detachment assigned to guard the flanks of a military formation.

   Flankensicherung

   • The flanker moved to protect the battalion's left side.
   • Flankers were deployed to prevent an ambush.
   • The general ordered the flankers to advance and secure the perimeter.