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flank

(flæŋk)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense flanks, present participle flanking, past tense, past participle flanked
1. countable noun
An animal's flank is its side, between the ribs and the hip.
He put his hand on the dog's flank.
Synonyms: side, quarter, hip, thigh More Synonyms of flank
2. countable noun
A flank of an army or navy force is one side of it when it is organized for battle.
The assault element, led by Captain Ramirez, opened up from their right flank.
Synonyms: wing, side, sector, aspect More Synonyms of flank
3. countable noun
The side of anything large can be referred to as its flank.
They continued along the flank of the mountain. [+ of]
4. verb
If something is flanked by things, it has them on both sides of it, or sometimes on one side of it.
The altar was flanked by two Christmas trees. [be VERB-ed + by]
Bookcases flank the bed. [VERB noun]
She crossed the room and sat in the armchair flanking the window seat. [VERB noun]
He walks briskly, flanked by heavily armed guards. [VERB-ed]
Synonyms: border, line, wall, screen More Synonyms of flank

flank in British English

(flæŋk)
noun
1. 
the side of a human or animal between the ribs and the hip
2. 
(loosely) the outer part of the human thigh
3. 
a cut of beef from the flank
4. 
the side of anything, such as a mountain or building
5. 
the side of a naval or military formation
verb
6. (when intr, often foll by on or upon)
to be located at the side of (an object, building, etc)
7.  military
to position or guard on or beside the flank of (a formation, etc)
8.  military
to move past or go round (a flank)
Word origin
C12: from Old French flanc, of Germanic origin

flank in American English

(flæŋk)
noun
1. 
the fleshy side of a person or animal between the ribs and the hip
2. 
a cut of beef from this part
3.  Loosely
the outer side of the upper part of the human thigh
4. 
the side of anything
5.  Military
the right or left side of a formation or force, or of the projection of a bastion
adjective
6. 
of or having to do with the flank
verb transitive
7. 
to be at the side of
8. 
to place at the side, or on either side, of
9.  Military
a. 
to protect the side of (a friendly unit)
b. 
to attack the side of (an enemy unit)
c. 
to pass around the side of (an enemy unit)
Word origin
ME flanke < OFr flanc < Frank *hlanka, akin to OHG hlanka, a hip, flank: for IE base see lank

Examples of 'flank' in a sentence
flank

She was flanked by security guards as she entered court yesterday.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This meant the three tanks on the right flank were on their own and in great peril.
The Sun (2016)
Formerly a dairy farm, the house sits in a farmyard setting flanked by historic buildings.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
On the left flank, the tank crews were overcome with fumes from the engine and got lost.
The Sun (2016)
The building is flanked by a Liver bird on each tower watching over the city and the sea.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But when he was put under pressure defensively, he looked most uneasy and Northampton sensed the opportunity to cause problems down the right flank.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The valley was flanked by steep mountains.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
To one flank rises a sweep of sand dunes that lead off into pristine wilderness.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He was led to a prison van flanked by guards.
The Sun (2008)
Got round his man on the flank only once.
The Sun (2013)
There was no haste and he flung riders wide to guard the flanks and search out any ambush.
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss THE WOLF AND THE DOVE
Big threat down the right flank.
The Sun (2010)
Each was flanked by two guards.
The Sun (2011)
The Afghan army on their flanks was better armed and vastly more competent.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Looked good on left wing in first half, but less effective after move to opposite flank.
The Sun (2012)
If he tried to flank the position, he would expose his own flank to attack.
Diane Purkiss The English Civil War: A People's History (2006)
It's flanked on one side by barley fields and on the other by numerous matching houses.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Both are young centre backs who have been forced to play out of position on the flanks and are deserving of considerable sympathy.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
HAS been played out of position on the flanks.
The Sun (2012)
The flowers were the same colour as the mysterious building which flanked the cemetery - an innocuous pale pink.
Marsden, Philip The Crossing-Place (1993)
Struggled badly at times, mixing poor clearances with an ability to keep danger at bay on his left flank.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
On two sides, the garden is really just a grassy walkway flanked by skinny beds and a few flowering trees.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
We approached from one flank.
Baxter, Stephen Anti-Ice (1993)
The chapel lies on one flank of a quad, and two of the other three sides are walled in by academic buildings.
Richard Fortey THE EARTH: An Intimate History (2004)
Some days earlier, they'd left the hill country behind for the flanks of the mountains.
Kerr, Katharine A Time of War (1993)
England's best option on the right flank, provided that he is revitalised by the challenge.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
And imagine his horror when he shuffled into the consultant's room to be confronted by a genial man flanked by half a dozen female medical students.
The Sun (2011)
His pace, sudden bursts of acceleration and trickery down the left flank was just too hot for Toon to handle.
The Sun (2015)
The knowledge that his left flank would be protected by the Prussians encouraged Wellington to strengthen the right and centre of his line.
Andrew Roberts, Series edited by Lisa Jardine and Amanda Foreman WATERLOO: Napoleon's Last Gamble (2005)

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Terms used in Australian Rules Football

In other languages
flank

British English: flank NOUN
An animal's flank is its side, between the ribs and the hip.
He put his hand on the dog's flank.
  • American English: flank
  • Brazilian Portuguese: flanco
  • Chinese: > 胁腹动物肋骨和臀部间的
  • European Spanish: costado
  • French: flanc
  • German: Flanke
  • Italian: fianco
  • Japanese: 脇腹
  • Korean: 옆구리
  • European Portuguese: flanco
  • Latin American Spanish: flanco
British English: flank VERB
If something is flanked by things, it has them on both sides of it, or sometimes on one side of it.
The altar was flanked by two trees.
  • American English: flank
  • Brazilian Portuguese: ladear
  • Chinese: > 与…侧面临着动物肋骨和臀部间的
  • European Spanish: flanquear
  • French: flanquer
  • German: flankieren
  • Italian: fiancheggiare
  • Japanese: 側面に位置する
  • Korean: 옆에 있다
  • European Portuguese: ladear
  • Latin American Spanish: flanquear

Chinese translation of 'flank'

flank

(flæŋk)

n (c)

  1. [of animal] 胁(脅)腹 (xiéfù)
  2. [of army] 侧(側)翼 (cèyì)

vt

  1. to be flanked by sb/sth 某人/某物在 ... 的旁边(邊) (mǒurén/mǒuwù zài ... de pángbiān)
1 (noun) 
Definition
the side of a man or animal between the ribs and the hip
He put his hand on the dog's flank.
Synonyms
side
quarter
He wandered through the Chinese quarter.
hip
thigh
loin
haunch
ham
2 (noun) 
Definition
the side of a naval or military formation
The assault element opened up from their right flank.
Synonyms
wing
the liberal wing of the Democratic party
side
Park at the side of the road.
sector
aspect
Climate affects every aspect of our lives.
(verb) 
Definition
to be positioned at the side of (a person or thing)
The altar was flanked by two Christmas trees.
Synonyms
border
white sand bordered by palm trees and tropical flowers
line
Thousands of people lined the streets as the procession went by.
wall
screen
edge
a chocolate brown jacket edged with yellow
circle
bound
skirt
We raced across a large field that skirted the slope of the hill.
fringe
Swampy islands of vegetation fringe the coastline.
book-end

Additional synonyms

in the sense of aspect
Definition
a distinct feature or element in a problem or situation
Climate affects every aspect of our lives.
Synonyms
feature,
point,
side,
factor,
angle,
characteristic,
facet
in the sense of edge
Definition
to make, form, or be an edge or border for
a chocolate brown jacket edged with yellow
Synonyms
border,
shape,
bind,
trim,
fringe,
rim,
hem,
pipe
in the sense of fringe
Definition
to decorate with a fringe
Swampy islands of vegetation fringe the coastline.
Synonyms
border,
edge,
surround,
bound,
skirt,
trim,
enclose,
flank

Synonyms of 'flank'

flank

Explore 'flank' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of line
Definition
to be or form a border
Thousands of people lined the streets as the procession went by.
Synonyms
border,
edge,
bound,
fringe,
rank,
skirt,
verge,
rim
in the sense of quarter
Definition
a region or district of a town or city
He wandered through the Chinese quarter.
Synonyms
district,
region,
neighbourhood,
place,
point,
part,
side,
area,
position,
station,
spot,
territory,
zone,
location,
province,
colony,
locality
in the sense of skirt
Definition
to lie along or form the edge of (something)
We raced across a large field that skirted the slope of the hill.
Synonyms
border,
edge,
lie alongside,
line,
fringe,
flank
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