noun
flanker
Flanker (noun) means a rugby player positioned at the side of the scrum.
noun
1
A rugby player positioned at the side of the scrum.
2
In American football, a player who stands back from the line before the ball is snapped, ready to catch passes.
3
A building or soldier positioned to guard the side of another structure or attacking force.
4
One of two tall standing stones placed at each end of the low central stone in certain ancient stone circles in parts of Scotland and Ireland.
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Etymology
Formed from flank and -er; the verb comes from the noun (sense 3).
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What is the meaning of flanker?
"flanker" (noun) means a rugby player positioned at the side of the scrum.
What are the different meanings of flanker?
"flanker" has 3 main meanings: 1. A rugby player positioned at the side of the scrum; 2. In American football, a player who stands back from the line before the ball is snapped, ready to catch passes; 3. A building or soldier positioned to guard the side of another structure or attacking force.
