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flanked

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb flank has 1 sense
  1. flank - be located at the sides of something or somebody
    --1 is one way to
    lie
    Derived forms: noun flank2, noun flanker1, noun flanker2
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s somebody
    Something ----s somebody
    Something ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Term: Flanked


Part of Speech: Verb
Sense 1: To be positioned on each side of someone or something

In a military formation, the soldiers were flanked by two armored vehicles.

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Sense 2: To support or assist someone or something

The president was flanked by his advisors during the press conference.

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Part of Speech: Adjective
Sense 1: Situated at the side

He took a seat at the flanked table, offering a clear view of the stage.

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Sense 2: Supported or accompanied on each side

The king, flanked by two bodyguards, made a majestic entrance.

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