Word Games Pro Dictionary

flanker

noun

A soldier who is a member of a detachment assigned to guard the flanks of a military formation

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
F
Ends with
R
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈflæŋkə(ɹ)

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A soldier who is a member of a detachment assigned to guard the flanks of a military formation

noun

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

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Scroll to Top