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FLANKED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Flanked.

Flanked - as a noun

The side of military or naval formation

Example: "They attacked the enemy's right flank"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wing8

A subfigure consisting of a side of something

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
subfigure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A cut from the fleshy part of an animal's side between the ribs and the leg

The side between ribs and hipbone

Flanked - as a verb

Be located at the sides of something or somebody

Example Sentences

"The soldiers flanked the enemy from both sides."
"The tall buildings flanked the narrow street."
"The conference room was flanked by two smaller meeting rooms."
"The hikers were flanked by steep cliffs on either side."
"The politician was flanked by his bodyguards as he made his way through the crowd."
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Word Game Points

Is FLANKED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flanked is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLANKED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is FLANKED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flanked is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLANKED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is FLANKED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flanked is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLANKED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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