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flanking

/ˈflæŋkɪŋ/

flankingadjective

/ˈflæŋkɪŋ/

Translations

фланговый

The flanking maneuvers were crucial in the battle.

Фланговые маневры были решающими в битве.

Additional translations

прикрывающий

боковой

Definitions

Positioned to the side of something, often for strategic purposes.

The flanking maneuvers of the army caught the enemy by surprise.

Located or placed at or on the side of something; lateral.

The flanking walls of the corridor were lined with torches.

Military: involving an attack on, or movement toward, the side of an opposing force.

Their flanking attack overwhelmed the enemy's defenses.

Synonyms

flankingnoun

flankings

/ˈflæŋkɪŋ/

Denotes the act or process of attacking or positioning at the flank.

Definitions

The act or process of attacking or positioning at the flank of someone or something.

Effective flanking of the fortress forced a quick surrender.

Synonyms

sidelong attack

turning movement

wing

flank attack

side attack

pincer movement

envelopment

outflanking

flank movement

flanking maneuver

flank

flankverb

flanking

ing-form

flanked

Past Simple

flanked

Past Participle

flanking

ing-form

/flæŋk/

Translations

обходить с фланга

The soldiers were ordered to flank the enemy position.

Солдаты получили приказ обходить с фланга позицию противника.

располагаться по бокам

Tall trees flank the driveway leading to the house.

Высокие деревья располагаются по бокам подъездной дороги к дому.

Additional translations

охранять

Definitions

To be situated on each side of or on one side of (someone or something).

The soldiers flanked the general as they marched through the city.

To guard or strengthen (a military force or position) from the side.

The commander ordered his troops to flank the vulnerable left side of the battalion.

To attack down or from the sides, or to move around the side of (an enemy).

The cavalry was instructed to flank the enemy's position to gain a tactical advantage.

Synonyms

flanknoun

Definitions

The side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip.

The horse had a scar on its left flank.

The right or left side of a military formation.

The general ordered the troops to protect the flank from enemy attacks.

The side of something large such as a mountain or building.

The climbers set up camp on the northern flank of the mountain.

A cut of meat from the side of an animal, especially a cow.

The chef prepared a delicious flank steak for dinner.

The right or left side of any group, team, or area such as a sports field or part of the political spectrum.

The winger sprinted down the right flank to deliver the cross.

flankadjective

Definitions

Located at or relating to the side of something, especially the body.

The surgeon made a small flank incision.