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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. "

Le flanker a plaqué le joueur adverse juste au moment où il recevait la passe du scrum.

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noun

Receveur écarté

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. "

Le quarterback a vérifié ses options, puis a lancé une passe rapide au receveur écarté qui s'était glissé derrière la ligne défensive.

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noun

Flanqueur

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 tour de garde agissait comme un flanqueur, protégeant le mur du château des assaillants approchant par le côté.

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verb

Flanquer, protéger les flancs

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. "

L'équipe de construction a dû flanquer l'ancien puits de murs en béton pour le protéger des travaux routiers.

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verb

Flanquer, attaquer de flanc

To attack sideways.

Examples :

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

Le joueur de football a essayé de flanquer le défenseur en courant sur le côté.

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