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flanker

/ˈflæŋ.kər/

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noun

B1formalcommon/ˈflæŋ.kər/

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.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное с двумя основными значениями: в американском футболе — игрок задней линии, расположенный широко от линии схватки для приёма пасов; в военном контексте — солдат, назначенный для защиты флангов строя.
  1. Wide receiver in American football B2 formal american sport

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

    • 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.

    🇷🇺Фланкер

  2. Military flank guard C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    🇷🇺Фланговый охранник

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  • flanker's possessive singular form