flank

US /flæŋk/
UK /flæŋk/
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flanco, lado

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.
O cavalo tinha uma cicatriz no flanco.
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He felt a sharp pain in his left flank.
Ele sentiu uma dor aguda no flanco esquerdo.
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sideloin
2.

flanco, ala

the side of a military formation

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The enemy attacked our left flank.
O inimigo atacou nosso flanco esquerdo.
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They tried to outmaneuver the enemy by attacking their flanks.
Eles tentaram manobrar o inimigo atacando seus flancos.
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wingside
1.

flanquear, estar ao lado de

be on each or on one side of

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Tall trees flanked the driveway.
Árvores altas flanqueavam a entrada.
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The general ordered his troops to flank the enemy position.
O general ordenou que suas tropas flanqueassem a posição inimiga.
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borderlineskirtoutflank