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flank 2, verb(dictionary)
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flank verb1. M16.
[from the noun. Cf. French flanquer.]
verb intrans. Deliver a raking fire. Only in M16.
verb trans. Guard, strengthen, or defend, on the flank; attack or threaten the flank of; (of artillery) fire sideways on, rake. L16.
Sir W. Scott An advanced angle..with shot-holes for flanking the door-way.
verb trans. Be situated at the side of; esp. be situated on either side of. M17.
E. Glasgow A red brick house flanked by a stony hill. F. Herbert She saw Paul approaching flanked by two small boys.
verb trans. Dodge, evade. arch. US slang. M19.