单词 | flank |
释义 | flank n. & v. --n   1. a the side of the body between the ribs and the hip. b the side of an animal carved as meat (flank of beef).   2. the side of a mountain, building, etc.   3. the right or left side of an army or other body of persons. --vtr.   1. (often in passive) be situated at both sides of (a road flanked by mountains).   2. Mil. a guard or strengthen on the flank. b menace the flank of. c rake with sweeping gunfire; enfilade. Phrases and idioms flank forward Rugby Football a wing forward. in flank at the side. Etymology: ME f. OF flanc f. Frank. |
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