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flanker

/ˈflæŋkər/

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noun

Flanker

A player who plays in the back row of the scrum.

Examples :

"The flanker tackled the opposing player just as he received the pass from the scrum. "

El flanker placó al jugador contrario justo cuando recibió el pase del scrum.

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noun

Receptor abierto

A wide receiver who lines up behind the line of scrimmage.

Examples :

"The quarterback checked his options, then threw a quick pass to the flanker who had slipped behind the defensive line. "

El mariscal de campo revisó sus opciones, luego lanzó un pase rápido al receptor abierto que se había deslizado detrás de la línea defensiva.

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noun

Flanqueador

A fortification or soldier projecting so as to defend another work or to command the flank of an assailing body.

Examples :

"The guard tower acted as a flanker, protecting the castle wall from attackers approaching from the side. "

La torre de vigilancia actuaba como un flanqueador, protegiendo la muralla del castillo de los atacantes que se acercaban por el costado.

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verb

Flanquear, proteger los flancos

To defend by lateral fortifications.

Examples :

"The construction crew had to flank the old well with concrete walls to protect it from the road construction. "

El equipo de construcción tuvo que flanquear el pozo antiguo con muros de hormigón para protegerlo de la construcción de la carretera.

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verb

Flanquear, atacar por el flanco

To attack sideways.

Examples :

"The soccer player tried to flanker the defender by running around her to the side. "

El jugador de fútbol intentó flanquear a la defensora corriendo a su lado.

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