Synonyms of flank

flank 1 of 2

noun

ˈflaŋk 

as in side

a place, space, or direction away from or beyond a central point or line

painted the name of the ship along its flank

Synonyms & Similar Words

• side
• top
• foot
• underside
• outside
• hand
• bottom
• left
• face
• right
• lee
• undersurface
• windward
• leeward
• underbody
• underbelly
• underpart

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• center
• middle
• interior
• inside
• midway

flank

2 of 2

verb

as in to join

to be adjacent to

the guards flank the center on a football team's offensive line

Synonyms & Similar Words

• join
• adjoin
• surround
• touch
• neighbor
• fringe
• march (with)
• verge (on)
• abut
• line
• skirt
• fence
• border (on)
• butt (on or against)
• meet
• communicate (with)
• attach (to)
• connect (with)
• margin
• encircle
• bound
• link (with)
• enclose
• converge
• rim
• contact
• embrace

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flank

Noun

House leadership elections ahead Johnson’s decision sets up a potential repeat of the leadership battles that have played out in recent years between the House GOP’s conservative and far-right flanks. — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

An exception to the rule occurs over volcanic fissures on the flanks of the Alba Mons volcano, in early summer. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Verb

Perched at the end of a cul-de-sac on a promontory, the home is fronted by a large motor court flanked by towering palm trees. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026

The colorful center stone is flanked by two cushion-cut diamonds and framed by a sparkling diamond halo, all set in yellow gold for a look that feels both vintage-inspired and modern. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026