주력 부대의 측면을 보호하거나 정찰하기 위해 배치된 측면 방어병 또는 부대.
A soldier or unit positioned on the side of a main body of troops to provide protection or perform reconnaissance.
예문:
"The general sent a flanker to scout the perimeter of the camp."
"A lone flanker signaled the approach of enemy cavalry from the woods."
주요 구조물에서 뻗어 나와 진지의 측면을 보호하거나 장악하는 측면 보루 또는 성채.
A fortification or bastion that extends from the main structure to protect or command the side of a position.
예문:
"The stone flanker was the strongest part of the castle's outer wall."
"Archers were stationed in the flanker to defend the main gate from side attacks."
미식축구에서 바깥쪽에 배치되는 공격측 하프백, 또는 럭비의 스크럼 뒷줄에 위치하는 선수.
An offensive back in American football who lines up wide, or a player in the back row of a scrum in rugby.
예문:
"The coach moved the fastest player to the flanker position to exploit the defense."
"The flanker tackled the opponent before he could pass the ball."
기만적인 속임수, 사기, 또는 남을 교묘하게 속이는 행위.
A deceptive trick, swindle, or an act of pulling a fast one on someone.
예문:
"He thought he could pull a flanker and skip the bill, but the waiter noticed."
"That salesman is always trying to pull a flanker on unsuspecting customers."