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Meanings of flanker in English

A back stationed wide of the scrimmage line; used as a pass receiver.

Usage of flanker in English
1
The flanker has been ruled out because of an ongoing shoulder problem.
The Irish Times
2
The Ireland flanker will be ruled out for at least six weeks.
The Irish Times
3
It's what we've come to know and love about the Irish flanker.
The Irish Times
4
A first year in the academy, teenage flanker Scott Penny scores too.
The Irish Times
5
His club have refused to set a date for the flanker's return.
The Guardian
6
The the 21-year-old flanker or number eight has flourished during that time.
The Irish Times
7
The Argentinian flanker Pablo Matera sealed the bonus point at the end.
The Guardian
8
The Perpignan flanker will now miss Sunday's last international at Lansdowne Road.
The Irish Times
9
But the chances are the Ireland flanker and Australia scrumhalf will tangle.
The Irish Times
10
The lead was stretched as flanker Brendan Kavanagh crossed in the corner.
The Irish Times
11
Spencer collided with flanker Dylan Mika during a training session on Monday.
The Irish Times
12
The quip of the day went to Garryowen's teak-tough flanker Paul Neville.
The Irish Times
13
All Blacks bolter-watch No spot is more wide open than blindside flanker.
Radio NZ
14
The diagnosis of AD predicted significantly poorer performances on the flanker tasks.
Pubmed
15
It is claimed Kempson directed a headbutt at Borders flanker Dan Kane.
The Irish Times
16
The UL Bohemians flanker was a strong contender to captain the team.
The Irish Times
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Common
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