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

transitive verb. To gain a tactical advantage over (a competitor, for example).

To go or extend beyond the flank or wing of; hence, to out-manœuver; get the better of. See flank.

transitive verb. To go beyond, or be superior to, on the flank; to pass around or turn the flank or flanks of.

transitive verb. To outmaneuver in a competition; to bypass a competitor's main defenses.

verb. To maneuver around and behind the flank of (an opposing force).

verb. To gain a tactical advantage over (a competitor, for example).

verb. go around the flank of (an opposing army)

verb. get the better of

"It doubles the number of sabres to be used against the enemy; and it enables the cavalry to cover double the ground; thus doubling, also, its power to outflank, which is a valuable advantage, especially when opposed to cavalry."

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outflanked  outflanking  outflanks