flanker
US /ˈflæŋ.kɚ/
UK /ˈflæŋ.kɚ/
1.
flanker
a player positioned on the wing in rugby, typically fast and agile, whose role is to support attacks and defend the wide channels
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The flanker made a crucial tackle to stop the opposing team's advance.
Flanker membuat terjahan penting untuk menghentikan kemaraan pasukan lawan.
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Both flankers were excellent at disrupting the opposition's rucks.
Kedua-dua flanker sangat baik dalam mengganggu rucks pihak lawan.
2.
pengawal sisi, pesawat pelindung sisi
a military aircraft or ship positioned on the side of a main formation to protect it
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The destroyers acted as flankers for the aircraft carrier.
Kapal pemusnah bertindak sebagai pengawal sisi untuk kapal induk.
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Two fighter jets flew as flankers, protecting the bomber.
Dua jet pejuang terbang sebagai pengawal sisi, melindungi pengebom.