plural of flanker

simple past tense and past participle of flanker

present participle of flanker

(rugby) A player who plays in the back row of the scrum. / (American football) A wide receiver who lines up behind the line of scrimmage.

(obsolete) To defend by lateral fortifications. / (obsolete) To attack sideways.

plural of openside flanker

plural of blindside flanker

(rugby) a forward position in rugby union, usually number 7.

(rugby) a forward in rugby union, usually number 6, who binds to the scrum on the side closest to the side line.