flanking
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˈfɫæŋkɪŋ// UK //flˈæŋkɪŋ// flank·ing
adj. located on the sides of something. You use this to describe things that are positioned to the left and right of a central person or object.
adj. positioned on either side of a central person, object, or group. Often used to describe architectural features or the arrangement of people in a formal setting.
Two tall trees are flanking the entrance to the house.
The president walked onto the stage with security guards flanking him on both sides for protection.
The grand fireplace was the room's focal point, with two ornate marble columns flanking the hearth and drawing the eye upward toward the vaulted ceiling.
Usage
Typically used as a participial adjective in the present participle form; often appears in the progressive aspect or as a modifier.