Word
flanker
UK/flˈæŋkɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person or thing that is positioned on the side of a main group. In sports like rugby, it is a player who stays near the middle of the field to help the team.
n. a person or unit stationed on the side of a main body. In a military context, it refers to a force deployed to the side of the main line to provide support or protection.
Examples
“The flanker stayed close to the center of the field.”
“The general ordered the cavalry to act as a flanker, ensuring the main infantry line was protected from a surprise attack.”
“In the archaeological excavation, the secondary burial sites were identified as flankers to the primary tomb, suggesting a complex social hierarchy within the ancient settlement.”
Examples
simple
“The flanker stayed close to the center of the field.”
contextual
“The general ordered the cavalry to act as a flanker, ensuring the main infantry line was protected from a surprise attack.”
complex
“In the archaeological excavation, the secondary burial sites were identified as flankers to the primary tomb, suggesting a complex social hierarchy within the ancient settlement.”
Real-World Examples
“Bernal is pure La Masia, a baby-faced 19-year-old Catalan, misleadingly so, as he also has the physique of a rugby union flanker.” “Another renowned as much for his carrying as his tackling, there is no doubt that flanker O'Brien is one of the biggest hitters in the Championship.” Word family
NOUN
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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