verb🔗ShareTo attack the flank(s) of."The soccer team was flanking the opposing team's defense, trying to get around them and score. "militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo defend the flank(s) of."The two bodyguards were flanking the celebrity as she walked through the crowd. "militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo place to the side(s) of."Tall trees were flanking the road, creating a shady path. "positionmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be placed to the side(s) of something (usually in terms of two objects, one on each side)."Two tall oak trees were flanking the entrance to the park. "positionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading