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 flank flank /ˈflæŋk/

noun

  1. () The side of military or naval formation  ( wing , flank )
    the side of military or naval formation
     They attacked the enemy's right flank
    they attacked the enemy's right flank
  2. The side between ribs and hipbone  ( flank )
    the side between ribs and hipbone
  3. A cut from the fleshy part of an animal's side between the ribs and the leg  ( flank )
    a cut from the fleshy part of an animal's side between the ribs and the leg
  4. A subfigure consisting of a side of something  ( flank )
    a subfigure consisting of a side of something

verb

  1. () Be located at the sides of something or somebody  ( flank )
    be located at the sides of something or somebody
      The soldiers flanked the enemy, attacking from both sides.
    The soldiers flanked the enemy, attacking from both sides.