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flank

[flæŋk]

flank Definition

  • 1the side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip
  • 2the right or left side of a military formation
  • 3protect or guard the flank of

Using flank: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flank" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bullet hit him in the flank.

  • Example

    The army attacked the enemy's flank.

  • Example

    The soldiers were ordered to flank the enemy position.

  • Example

    The car was flanked by two police motorcycles.

flank Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flank

Antonyms for flank

Idioms Using flank

  • on the side of something

    Example

    The town is located on the eastern flank of the mountain range.

  • showing/flaunting one's flank

    to reveal one's vulnerability or weakness

    Example

    By admitting his mistake, he was showing his flank to his critics.

  • to attack the enemy from the side

    Example

    The general decided to take the enemy in flank to break their defense.

Phrases with flank

  • a cut of beef taken from the flank of the cow

    Example

    I'm going to grill some flank steak for dinner tonight.

  • the maximum speed that a ship can achieve

    Example

    The captain ordered the crew to go at flank speed to outrun the enemy ships.

  • a military tactic where an attacking force moves around the enemy's flank to attack from the side or rear

    Example

    The general ordered a flank attack to surprise the enemy and gain an advantage.

Origins of flank

from Old Norse 'flanki', meaning 'fleshy part of the side'

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Summary: flank in Brief

The term 'flank' [flæŋk] refers to the side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip, as well as the right or left side of a military formation. It can also mean to protect or guard the flank of something. Examples include 'The bullet hit him in the flank,' and 'The soldiers were ordered to flank the enemy position.' Phrases like 'flank steak' and 'flank speed' denote specific contexts, while idioms like 'showing/flaunting one's flank' and 'take the enemy in flank' convey vulnerability and military tactics, respectively.