flank
/flæŋk/
verb
- To be situated on the side of something or someone.
- Large bookshelves flank the fireplace in the library.
- Two tall trees flank the entrance to the garden.
- The guards flanked the king as he walked through the hall.
- To move around the side of an enemy or opponent in order to attack or gain an advantage.
- The team tried to flank the defenders by going through the woods.
- The soldiers flanked the enemy camp under cover of darkness.
- In chess, you can flank your opponent's pawns with your knights.
noun
- The side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip.
- The dog's flank was wet from lying in the grass.
- The horse had a deep gash on its flank from the fence.
- He felt a sharp pain in his flank after the long run.
- The side of a military formation, or a position on the side of an army or battle line.
- The cavalry circled around to hit the flank of the opposing force.
- Soldiers moved to protect the flank from a surprise assault.
- The general ordered an attack on the enemy's left flank.
- The side of a mountain, building, or other large structure.
- The western flank of the building was covered in ivy.
- A small stream ran down the flank of the hill.
- They hiked along the eastern flank of the mountain.
- A cut of meat from the side of an animal, especially beef.
- She grilled a flank steak for dinner.
- The recipe calls for flank, sliced thinly against the grain.
- Flank is a lean cut that benefits from marinating.
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