Flanker Meaning in English

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Definition

In rugby, a flanker is a player who plays on the side of the scrum and is responsible for tackling and winning the ball. In gaming or military terms, a flanker is someone who attacks or moves from the sides rather than straight ahead.

Usage & Nuances

'Flanker' is mainly used in rugby (a specific player position), but also appears in military, sports tactics, and video games for someone attacking from the side. Not used for American football. In e-sports or shooters, a 'flanker' creates surprise by bypassing enemy lines.

• Spanish: flanker (jugador de rugby) - extremo (estrategia, games)
• Portuguese (BR): flanker (jogador de rugby) - ala (estratégia, jogos)
• Portuguese (PT): flanker (jogador de râguebi) - ala (estratégia, jogos)
• Chinese (Simplified): 侧翼（橄榄球位置）- 侧翼角色（游戏/战术）
• Chinese (Traditional): 側翼（橄欖球位置）- 側翼角色（遊戲/戰術）
• Hindi: फ्लैंकर (रग्बी खिलाड़ी) - फ़्लैन्कर (रणनीति/गेम्स)
• Arabic: فلانكر (لاعب الركبي) - جناح (استراتيجية أو ألعاب)
• Bengali: ফ্ল্যাঙ্কার (রাগবি) - পাশ দিয়ে আক্রমণকারী (খেলাধুলা/গেম/সেনা)
• Russian: фланкер (регби) - фланговый атакующий (тактика/игры/военное дело)
• Japanese: フランカー (ラグビー) - 側面攻撃者 (ゲーム・軍事)
• Vietnamese: flanker (bóng bầu dục) - người tấn công từ cánh (chiến thuật/game/quân sự)
• Korean: 플랭커 (럭비) - 측면 공격수 (게임/군사)
• Turkish: flanker (ragbi mevkii) - yandan saldıran (oyun/askeri)
• Urdu: فلاںکر (رگبی) - پہلو سے حملہ آور (گیم/فوج)
• Indonesian: flanker (rugby) - penyerang samping (taktik/game/militer)

Example Sentences

The flanker tackled his opponent quickly.

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She trained hard to become a flanker in her rugby team.

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A flanker must be strong and fast on the field.

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The coach praised the flanker's smart moves during the match.

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In shooter games, being a good flanker can change the outcome of a fight.

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He played as a flanker and always surprised defenders with his speed.

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