Found 3 items, similar to flanker.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: flanker pengapit
English → English (WordNet) Definition: flanker flanker n 1: a back stationed wide of the scrimmage line; used as a pass receiver [syn: flanker back] 2: a soldier who is a member of a detachment assigned to guard the flanks of a military formation
English → English (gcide) Definition: Flanker Flanker \Flank"er\, n. One who, or that which, flanks, as a skirmisher or a body of troops sent out upon the flanks of an army toguard a line of march, or a fort projecting so as to command the side of an assailing body. [1913 Webster] They threw out flankers, and endeavored to dislodge their assailants. --W. Irwing. [1913 Webster] Flanker \Flank"er\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Flankered; p. pr. & vb. n. Flankering.] [See Flank, v. t.] 1. To defend by lateral fortifications. [Obs.] --Sir T. Herbert. [1913 Webster] 2. To attack sideways. [Obs.] --Evelyn. [1913 Webster]