flankers

flanker n A number of ships in the harbour were burned to the waterline by "flankers" (flaming embers) carried on board by the high wind. DNE-cit PRINTED ITEM G. M. Story 3/77 JH 3/77 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Used I

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Summary:flanker n A number of ships in the harbour were burned to the waterline by "flankers" (flaming embers) carried on board by the high wind. DNE-cit PRINTED ITEM G. M. Story 3/77 JH 3/77 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Used I