flanking

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of providing cover or protection on both sides of something or someone.

  - "The soldiers flanked the fortress to prevent any surprise attacks."
  - "During the parade, the band flanked the marching troops."

• Verb

  To be situated on either side of something or someone.

  - "The two buildings flank the park."
  - "The trees on each side of the road flanked the cyclists."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flanking
ranking , ankling , blinking

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Variants

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flank , flanked , flanking , flanks

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to shield or guard on both sides'. Derived from the Old French word 'flanc' meaning 'side' and the suffix '-ing' which indicated a gerund.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'flanking' is also used in chess to describe a move that attacks an opponent's position from the side.

2. In horse racing, a horse that is flanked by other horses in a race is said to be 'boxed in'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Outflank: To move around the enemy's position to attack from an unexpected direction.

2. Enfilade: A continuous line of fire along the length of a formation, especially from a series of guns or rifles.

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Culture

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In military strategy, flanking movements are used to outmaneuver the enemy and gain an advantageous position. In literature, the term 'flanking' can refer to the positioning of characters or ideas to create a contrast or tension.

How to Memorize "flanking"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a protective shield surrounding an object or person on all sides.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of protection or covering.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Flanking means to shield both sides' to help remember the definition.

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