Definitions for outflankˌaʊtˈflæŋk
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
out•flankˌaʊtˈflæŋk(v.t.)
to go or extend beyond the flank of (an enemy force).
Category: Military
to outmaneuver.
Origin of outflank:
1755–65
Princeton's WordNet
outflank, go around(verb)
go around the flank of (an opposing army)
outdo, outflank, trump, best, scoop(verb)
get the better of
"the goal was to best the competition"
Wiktionary
outflank(Verb)
To maneuver around and behind the flank of (an opposing force).
outflank(Verb)
To gain a tactical advantage over (a competitor, for example).
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