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Webster 1913 Edition


Outflank

Out-flank′

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Verb.
T.
1.
(Mil.)
To go beyond, or be superior to, on the flank; to pass around or turn the flank or flanks of.

Webster 1828 Edition


Outflank

OUTFLANK'

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Verb.
T.
To extend the flank of one army beyond that of another.

Definition 2024


outflank

outflank

See also: out-flank

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Verb

outflank (third-person singular simple present outflanks, present participle outflanking, simple past and past participle outflanked)

  1. (transitive) To maneuver around and behind the flank of (an opposing force).
  2. (transitive) To gain a tactical advantage over (a competitor, for example).

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