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n. - A soldier who is a member of a detachment assigned to guard the sides of a military formation; A back stationed wide of the scrimmage line.

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  • ''Our defense was ready to redeem itself after the Miami game,' 'Bruin flanker Freddie Mitchell said.
  • A wide receiver that is 6-2 or taller I classify as a flanker receiver.
  • The big wide receiver is a player that I classify as a flanker receiver.
  • Next week, we will feature the big wide receiver that I classify as a flanker receiver.
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