outflank

[ out-flangk ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to go or extend beyond the flank of (an opposing military unit); turn the flank of.

  2. to outmaneuver or bypass.

Origin of outflank

1
First recorded in 1755–65; out- + flank

Other words from outflank

  • outflanker, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for outflank

outflank

/ (ˌaʊtˈflæŋk) /


verb(tr)
  1. to go around the flank of (an opposing army)

  2. to get the better of

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