No. 9,059 in Catalan
flanquejada
"Flanquejada" means "flanked" in English.
In a sentence
La porta principal estava flanquejada per dues torres altes.
The main door was flanked by two tall towers.
In this sentence, 'flanquejada' is used as a past participle to describe the position or situation of the main door being flanked, i.e., bordered on either side, by two tall towers.
La carretera estreta era flanquejada per arbres vells i esculpits pel vent.
The narrow road was flanked by old, wind-sculpted trees.
Here, 'flanquejada' indicates that the narrow road is bordered or lined on both sides by specific features, emphasizing their positioning along the road's edges.
La desfilada va avançar per un carrer flanquejat de fanals brillants.
The parade moved through a street flanked by bright streetlights.
In this example, 'flanquejat' describes the street as being bordered on both sides by bright streetlights, which enhances the visual imagery of the parade's environment.
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