When Something Is Flanking?

To flank something means to stand at the side of something. In the military, a flank is a left or right side of an army or fleet of ships. Flank has several other senses as a noun and a verb.

What does it mean if someone is flanking?

The flanking maneuver is a basic military tactic, with several variations. Flanking an enemy means attacking from one or more sides, at an angle to the enemy's direction of engagement. ... The first maneuver is the ambush, where a unit performs a surprise attack from a concealed position.

What is the flanking position?

A form of defense in which the defender takes up a position so located that the enemy will expose his flanks or line of communications if he continues his advance.