Flanking Meaning in English

word · lemma: flank

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Definition

Being on or moving to the side of something, especially in military, architectural, or geographic contexts. It often means being located at or attacking from the sides.

Usage & Nuances

'Flanking' is used in formal and technical contexts such as the military, architecture, or geography. Common phrases: 'flanking maneuver', 'flanking positions'. Not usually used in casual conversation. 'Flank' can also mean the side of an animal or object.

• Spanish: flanqueando
• Portuguese (BR): flanqueando
• Portuguese (PT): flanqueando
• Chinese (Simplified): 侧翼的 - 位于侧面的
• Chinese (Traditional): 側翼的 - 位於側面的
• Hindi: किनारे की ओर से हमला करना - बगल में स्थित
• Arabic: تطويق - على الجانبين
• Bengali: পার্শ্ববর্তী - পাশের
• Russian: фланговый
• Japanese: 側面の - 側面からの
• Vietnamese: ở hai bên - ở sườn
• Korean: 측면의 - 옆에 위치한
• Turkish: yan - yandan gelen
• Urdu: جانب سے - کنارے پر واقع
• Indonesian: di samping - di sisi

Example Sentences

The soldiers took a flanking position during the battle.

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There are two flanking towers at the entrance of the castle.

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The flanking trees protected the house from wind.

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They launched a flanking attack when no one was expecting it.

natural

The new building has two flanking gardens that make the entrance beautiful.

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People kept coming from the flanking streets during the parade.

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