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flank

 

[ flæŋk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

military term

The side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip.

Synonyms

hip, rib, side

Examples of usage

  • The bullet hit him in the flank.
  • She gently scratched the horse's flank.
  • The soldiers protected their flanks during the battle.
Context #2 | Verb

military strategy

To position oneself on the side of an enemy or opponent.

Synonyms

encircle, outflank, surround

Examples of usage

  • The troops flanked the enemy's position.
  • The team flanked the defense and scored a goal.

Translations

Translations of the word "flank" in other languages:

🇵🇹 flanco

🇮🇳 फ्लैंक

🇩🇪 Flanke

🇮🇩 sisi

🇺🇦 фланг

🇵🇱 flank

🇯🇵 側面

🇫🇷 flanc

🇪🇸 flanco

🇹🇷 kanat

🇰🇷 플랭크

🇸🇦 جانب

🇨🇿 bok

🇸🇰 bok

🇨🇳 侧翼

🇸🇮 bok

🇮🇸 hlið

🇰🇿 қанат

🇬🇪 გვერდი

🇦🇿 yan

🇲🇽 flanco

Etymology

The word 'flank' originated from the Old French word 'flanc', which means 'the side of a body'. It has been used in military contexts for centuries to refer to the sides of an army or formation. The term has since expanded to be used in various fields, including sports and anatomy.

See also: flan.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,359 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.