flanked

as inbounded
as inround
as inskirt
as inborder
as indefine

Synonyms for flanked

adj limited, confined

Antonyms for flanked

Word Origin & History

late Old English flanc "fleshy part of the side," from Old French flanc, probably from Frankish *hlanca (cf. Old High German (h)lanca, Middle High German lanke "hip joint," German lenken "to bend, turn, lead"), from PIE root *kleng- "to bend, turn" (see link (n.)). The military sense is first attested 1540s, as is the verb. Related: Flanked; flanking.

Example Sentences forflanked

The fine gateway of the castle is flanked by two squat towers.

It was flanked by a river, upon the opposite bank of which rose a gentle mountain.

He was followed by two young women, who flanked him by a pace or so to the rear.

For days and days they flanked the safari before venturing to approach.

Once over this and into the guard-house, and we can never be flanked, whatever else betide.

He was flanked by marble pillars, thrusting towards a high-domed ceiling.

Lane was flanked; in uproar and confusion the grey gave way.

He was received by Jackson, the butler; and Jackson was flanked by two footmen.

It was flanked by two other strong forts; from which, however, it was divided by a ravine.

Flanked by guards, they went down a corridor which stretched on interminably.

flanked

Synonyms for flanked

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