Lexic.us

Definition of Outflank

1. Verb. Go around the flank of (an opposing army).

2. Verb. Get the better of. "The fighter managed to outflank his opponent"; "The goal was to best the competition"

Definition of Outflank

1. v. t. To go beyond, or be superior to, on the flank; to pass around or turn the flank or flanks of.

Definition of Outflank

1. Verb. (transitive) To maneuver around and behind the flank of (an opposing force). ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To gain a tactical advantage over (a competitor, for example). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Outflank

1. to gain a tactical advantage over [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Outflank

outfinessing outfired outfires outfiring outfish outfished outfishes outfishing outfit outfits

outfitted outfitter outfitters outfitting outflank (current term) outflanked outflanking outflanks outflash outflatter

outflattered outflattering outflatters outfleme outflew outflies outfling outflinging outflings

Literary usage of Outflank

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. An Impartial and Correct History of the War Between the United States of by Thomas O'Connor (1816)
"... and was maintained with a resolution that left hope of repelling the invaders \ hut the enemy, being very numerous, attempted to outflank and eut off ..."

2. History of the Wars of the French Revolution ...: Comprehending the Civil by Edward Baines (1855)
"... or outflank them in such a manner as to compel their retreat. The French, indeed, found themselves under the necessity of abandoning Burgos, ..."

3. The Partition of Africa by John Scott Keltie (1895)
"... Initial troubles—Pioneer expeditions—Dr. Peters attempts to outflank the Company—Anglo-German agreement of 1890—Emin Pasha—The Company's stations—Uganda ..."

4. The Life of Major General Zachary Taylor by Henry Montgomery (1847)
"... TO outflank TAYLOR. and with them made as fine a charge as ever was made, driving back four times our number, killing and wounding an immense number of ..."

5. The International Military Digest Annual by Cornélis De Witt Willcox (1919)
"Whenever the defender gives way, the attacking troops must follow him closely, in order to outflank and cut off the portions of the line which have not ..."

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