noun🔗ShareA player who plays in the back row of the scrum."The rugby team's two flankers were crucial in winning the ball back from the opposing scrum. "sportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA wide receiver who lines up behind the line of scrimmage."The coach positioned his two flankers slightly behind the offensive line, ready to run routes down the field. "sportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA fortification or soldier projecting so as to defend another work or to command the flank of an assailing body."The castle walls had strong flankers, allowing the archers to shoot at enemies attacking from the sides. "militarywarweaponpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading