Positioned at the side of something.
flank+ing
Shared component: flank · side
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flank
side
Related forms: flank · 2 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesTo move around the side of an enemy, especially in a military formation, in order to attack from a more advantageous position.
out+flank
Shared component: flank · side