'Flanking' definitions:

Definition of 'Flanking'

From: GCIDE
  • Flank \Flank\ (fl[a^][ng]k), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Flanked (fl[a^][ng]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. Flanking.] [Cf. F. flanquer. See Flank, n., and cf. Flanker, v. t.]
  • 1. To stand at the flank or side of; to border upon. [1913 Webster]
  • Stately colonnades are flanked with trees. --Pitt. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To overlook or command the flank of; to secure or guard the flank of; to pass around or turn the flank of; to attack, or threaten to attack; the flank of. [1913 Webster]

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