Crossword-Solution: OUTFLANK
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Outflank | v. t. | To go beyond, or be superior to, on the flank; to pass around or turn the flank or flanks of. |
We have 9 clues for the answer “OUTFLANK”
| Clue | Answers |
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| Come up and around | 1 answer |
| Gain a tactical advantage | 1 answer |
| Get around, militarily | 1 answer |
| Maneuver around, in war | 1 answer |
| Manoeuvre around an enemy unit | 1 answer |
| Perform a military action. | 1 answer |
| Thwart in battle | 1 answer |
| Get the better of | 16 answers |
| Thwart | 55 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
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Hint 3 another clue
greedy person
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Sentences with OUTFLANK (5)
The enemy was drawn up under the heights towards the west, in one immense line, long enough to outflank the Swedish army, -- the infantry being divided in large battalions, the cavalry in equally unwieldy squadrons.
This is what took place—The _turning_, as it was called, soon became the order of the day: to counteract this, positions were extended more and more; they were thus weakened in front, and the offensive suddenly turned upon that part: instead of trying to outflank by extending, the assailant now concentrated his masses for attack at some one point, and the line was broken.
Croesus, however, was very loth to let them have their own way in this: he wished to outflank you as much as possible." "Why?" Cyrus asked, "what was his object?" "To encircle you, I imagine, with his wings." "He had better take care," said Cyrus, "or his circle may find itself in the centre.
And now he sat leaning against the dyke, as if he held so a position of special defence; but he knew well enough that the dullest calf could outflank him, and invade, for a few moments at the least, the forbidden pleasure-ground.
The French line was wider than ours, and it was plain that they could easily outflank us on both sides.
Quotes with OUTFLANK (1)
Being a unique superpower undermines the military intelligence of strategy. To think strategically, one has to imagine oneself in the enemy's place. If one cannot do this, it is impossible to foresee, to take by surprise, to outflank. Misinterpreting an enemy can lead to defeat. This is how empires fall.
Where this answer appears
Appears in: CrosSynergy, Newsday, NYT, Universal.
Used 5 times in crossword archives (1966–2015).