a person or thing situated on the flank of something, in particular 位于侧面的人(或事物),尤指 ■(Rugby). another term for wing forward (英橄)。 同 wing forward ■(American Football)an offensive back who is positioned to the outside of an end (美橄)侧翼队员 ■(Military)a fortification guarding or menacing the side of a force or position (军)侧防,侧卫,侧面堡垒
(Brit. informal, dated)a trick; a swindle (英,非正式,旧)伎俩,诡计;骗局 he's certainly pulled a flanker on the army. 他肯定对陆军玩了一个花招。