flanker
pronunciation
How to pronounce flanker in British English:
UK [ˈflæŋkə(r)]
How to pronounce flanker in American English:
US [ˈflæŋkɚ]
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- Noun:
- a back stationed wide of the scrimmage line; used as a pass receiver
- a soldier who is a member of a detachment assigned to guard the flanks of a military formation
Word Origin
- flanker (n.)
- 1550s, from flank (n.).
Example
- 1. According to mr ten cate , eca has agreed to buy 15 sukhoi su-27 " flanker " jets from beltechexport , a belarusian arms export company , with the option of 18 more .