flank
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/flæŋk/
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/flæŋk/
noun
R
the side part of something like a building or mountain
The sun warmed the western flank of the hill.
R
the left or right side of an army in battle or a sports team in a game
We aimed to strike their left flank during the match.
R
the side area of an animal between its ribs and hip
She gently rubbed the horse's flank.
verb
R
to have someone or something on one or both sides
She walked out flanked by security on both sides.
R
to be located on one or both sides of something
Tall trees flank the road on both sides.
translation
the side part of something like a building or mountain; the left or right side of an army in battle or a sports team in a game; the side area of an animal between its ribs and hip
to have someone or something on one or both sides; to be located on one or both sides of something
Word Forms
3rd Present
flanks
Past
flanked
Perfect
flanked
Progressive
flanking
Plural
flanks