Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: outflank
IPA transcription: ['aʊtfl,æŋk]
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: outdo, outflank, trump, best, scoop
    Meaning: get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition"
  • Synonyms: outflank, go_around
    Meaning: go around the flank of (an opposing army)
Usage examples
  • Thus the Romans could not outflank him, and the effect of their vastly superior numbers in infantry would to some extent be neutralized.