flank

[ flangk ]

/ flæŋk /

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noun

the side of an animal or a person between the ribs and hip.

the thin piece of flesh constituting this part.

a slice of meat from the flank of an animal.

the side of anything, as of a building.

Military, Navy. the extreme right or left side of an army or fleet, or a subdivision of an army or fleet.

Fortification.

the right or left side of a work or fortification.
the part of a bastion that extends from the curtain to the face and protects the curtain and the opposite face.

Machinery. (on a screw thread or the like) either of the two vertical inclined surfaces between the crest and the root.

verb (used with object)

to stand or be placed or posted at the flank or side of.

to defend or guard at the flank.

Military. to menace or attack the flank of.

to pass around or turn the flank of.

verb (used without object)

to occupy a position at the flank or side.

to present the flank or side.

Origin of flank

before 1100; Middle English; late Old English flanc < Old French < Frankish; compare Old High German hlanca loin

SYNONYMS FOR flank

8 line, edge, skirt, border.

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OTHER WORDS FROM flank

un·flank, verb (used with object) well-flanked, adjective

Words nearby flank

flanders poppy, flange, flange coupling, flanged rail, flangeway, flank, flank position, flank speed, flanken, flanker, flannel

Example sentences from the Web for flank

There were no party leaders to flank him and no signs of celebration.

Obama Gets Rolled |John Avlon |December 7, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
The main feature of this salad is flank steak, rubbed with garlic and grilled over a hot fire to create a perfectly seared crust.

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With his speech, Netanyahu put President Obama in the middle of the regional conflict, with Ahmadinejad on the other flank.

Bibi's Collision Course |Salameh Nematt |June 15, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
The increasing twilight was now just merging into night, and a wood stretched between the Northern cavalry and the Southern flank.

The Scouts of Stonewall |Joseph A. Altsheler

Assailed in front and in flank, hemmed in by the fatal morass in the rear, the Spaniards were thrown into utter confusion.

History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain. |William H. Prescott
Then the infantry became engaged, Jackson throwing his brigades upon Prince, turning his flank, and pushing him back.

Following the Flag |Charles Carleton Coffin
Meanwhile 400 Illyrians had been detached to take the enemy in flank.

Historical Parallels, vol 3 (of 3) |Arthur Thomas Malkin
The attack upon our flank was made by the whole of Hardee's Corps.

The Battle of Atlanta |Grenville M. Dodge

British Dictionary definitions for flank

flank

/ (flæŋk) /

noun

the side of a man or animal between the ribs and the hip

(loosely) the outer part of the human thigh

a cut of beef from the flank

the side of anything, such as a mountain or building

the side of a naval or military formation

verb

(when intr, often foll by on or upon) to be located at the side of (an object, building, etc)

military to position or guard on or beside the flank of (a formation, etc)

military to move past or go round (a flank)

Word Origin for flank

C12: from Old French flanc, of Germanic origin

Medical definitions for flank

flank

[ flăngk ]

n.

The side of the body between the pelvis or hip and the last rib; the side.

The section of flesh in that area.

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