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OUTFLANK

\a͡ʊtflˈaŋk], \a‍ʊtflˈaŋk], \aʊ_t_f_l_ˈa_ŋ_k]\

Definitions of OUTFLANK

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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go around the flank of (an opposing army)
be or do something to a greater degree; "her performance surpasses that of any other student I know"; "She outdoes all other athletes"; "This exceeds all my expectations"; "This car outperforms all others in its class"
get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

go around the flank of (an opposing army)

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

To go or pass around the sides of: used of a military movement.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

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

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

To extend beyond the flank of; to gain an advantage over.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

To extend a line of battle beyond that of another.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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