flank
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.
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.
to occupy a position at the flank or side.
to present the flank or side.
Origin of flank
1Other words for flank
Other words from flank
- un·flank, verb (used with object)
- well-flanked, adjective
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How to use flank in a sentence
However, those conditions were unclear, and in all likelihood he will remain in Swansea and provide depth on the flanks.
Sliced flank steak sponges the heat of the curry paste in which it’s stir-fried, along with eggplant and such tropical enhancers as lemongrass and lime leaves.
Tom Sietsema’s 8 favorite places to eat right now | Tom Sietsema | January 26, 2021 | Washington PostIn mid- to late February—if you’re lucky and the snowpack delivers—you’ll catch Horsetail Fall, which flows over the eastern flank of El Capitan only during heavy winters.
It’s 2021, and there were Megan Rapinoe, 35, starting on the left flank and Carli Lloyd, 38, starting at striker.
U.S. women’s national team displays young and old in 4-0 rout of Colombia | Steven Goff | January 19, 2021 | Washington PostThe display now showed a cluster of bright pink and green polygons creeping over the east flank of the Sierras, near the town of Big Creek.
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He speaks in a whisper, flanked by the two locals who set up the meeting.
The Dangerous Drug-Funded Secret War Between Iran and Pakistan | Umar Farooq | December 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAfter the scanning takes place, KSM is led down a long corridor flanked by chain-link fences.
Alberto Barbera, director of the Venice Film Festival, took the stage, flanked by a woman holding a trophy and a medal.
James Franco Shot His New Movie at the Venice Film Festival and I Was in It | Marlow Stern | September 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHer sons walked behind her, flanked by their father, the Prince; their grandfather, the Duke; and their uncle, the Earl.
“Technically the campus is a crime scene,” said Garcia, who was flanked by dozens of officers and college officials.
Above them ran the railway-line fifteen feet broad; above that, again, a cart-road of eighteen feet, flanked with footpaths.
Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II | Rudyard Kipling"Slap your saddles on them fresh hosses," he grated harshly from the back of a deep-chested, lean-flanked gray.
Raw Gold | Bertrand W. SinclairIt is an imposing church of red stone, the great entrance being flanked by low, square-topped towers.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car | Thomas D. MurphyFlanked on each side by a policeman, I pass through winding corridors, and finally ascend to the private office of the Chief.
Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist | Alexander BerkmanAnd a very silent Sara Lee, flanked with pillow and blankets, who sat back alone and tried to recall the tones of Harvey's voice.
The Amazing Interlude | Mary Roberts Rinehart
British Dictionary definitions for flank
/ (flæŋk) /
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
(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)
Origin of flank
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