Flanker
noun
In rugby and football, a player who is positioned on the sides or the 'flanks' of the teams.
The flanker tackled the opponent, preventing him from scoring a try.
Often appears as...
- blindside flanker
- openside flanker
noun
In military, a person or group positioned to the side of a formation to protect or strengthen them.
The commander placed flankers around the main troops for extra protection.
Often appears as...
- left flanker
- right flanker
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In perfume, a scent that has been created modifying the notes of an existing perfume.
The flanker of the popular perfume has a hint of vanilla added to the original scent.
Often appears as...
- male flanker
- female flanker
noun
In rugby and football, a player who is positioned on the sides or the 'flanks' of the teams.
The flanker tackled the opponent, preventing him from scoring a try.
Often appears as...
- blindside flanker
- openside flanker
noun
In military, a person or group positioned to the side of a formation to protect or strengthen them.
The commander placed flankers around the main troops for extra protection.
Often appears as...
- left flanker
- right flanker
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In perfume, a scent that has been created modifying the notes of an existing perfume.
The flanker of the popular perfume has a hint of vanilla added to the original scent.
Often appears as...
- male flanker
- female flanker
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Playing Positions
Different flanker roles exist, each with specific duties on the field.
He's training to switch from a blindside to an openside flanker.
Pro Tip 2/3Sport Specific
The term 'flanker' in sports like rugby may not be used in the same way in other sports.
In soccer, 'flanker' often refers to players playing on the wings.
Pro Tip 3/3Team Strategy
Flankers are crucial for strategic plays during the game, providing support and options.
Our flanker was quick to adapt and set up a strategic play.
Pro Tip 1/3Playing Positions
Different flanker roles exist, each with specific duties on the field.
He's training to switch from a blindside to an openside flanker.
Pro Tip 2/3Sport Specific
The term 'flanker' in sports like rugby may not be used in the same way in other sports.
In soccer, 'flanker' often refers to players playing on the wings.
Pro Tip 3/3Team Strategy
Flankers are crucial for strategic plays during the game, providing support and options.
Our flanker was quick to adapt and set up a strategic play.
Pro Tip 1/3Playing Positions
Different flanker roles exist, each with specific duties on the field.
He's training to switch from a blindside to an openside flanker.
Pro Tip 2/3Sport Specific
The term 'flanker' in sports like rugby may not be used in the same way in other sports.
In soccer, 'flanker' often refers to players playing on the wings.
Pro Tip 3/3Team Strategy
Flankers are crucial for strategic plays during the game, providing support and options.
Our flanker was quick to adapt and set up a strategic play.
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Video examples
Lisa Gansky: The future...
that are full mesh businesses, or other ones where you have a lot of the car companies, car manufacturers, who are beginning to offer their own car-share services as well as a second flanker brand, or as really a test, I think --
Video examples
Lisa Gansky: The future...
that are full mesh businesses, or other ones where you have a lot of the car companies, car manufacturers, who are beginning to offer their own car-share services as well as a second flanker brand, or as really a test, I think --
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