flank

US /flæŋk/
UK /flæŋk/
"flank" picture
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the side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip

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The horse had a scar on its flank.
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He felt a sharp pain in his left flank.
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sideloin
2.

the side of a military formation

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The enemy attacked our left flank.
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They tried to outmaneuver the enemy by attacking their flanks.
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wingside
1.

be on each or on one side of

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Tall trees flanked the driveway.
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The general ordered his troops to flank the enemy position.
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borderlineskirtoutflank