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Flanker
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a soldier who is a member of a detachment assigned to guard the flanks of a military formation
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(American football) a wide receiver who lines up off the line of scrimmage, typically on the same side as the tight end or split end
flanker
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flank
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Example
The quarterback targeted the flanker with a deep pass down the sideline.
The flanker ran a quick slant route and caught a pass for a first down.
As the flanker, he caught a short pass and turned it into a big gain with his speed.
He's the team's primary flanker, known for his ability to stretch the defense vertically.
Positioned as the flanker, he made a crucial block on a screen pass play.
