Flank
21flank — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old French flanc, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German hlanca loin, flank more at lank Date: before 12th century 1. a. the fleshy part of the side between the ribs and the hip; broadly the side of a… …
22flank — The area of the abdomen on each side of the umbilical region between transpyloric plane and intertubercular or interspinous plane. SYN: latus [TA], lateral abdominal region, lateral region of …
23flank — flank1 [flæŋk] n [Date: 1000 1100; : Old French; Origin: flanc] 1.) the side of an animal s or person s body, between the ↑ribs and the ↑hip 2.) the side of an army in a battle, or a sports team when playing ▪ We were attacked on our left flank.… …
24flank — flank1 [ flæŋk ] verb transitive to be at the side of something or someone: The president entered the room, flanked by his advisors. flank flank 2 [ flæŋk ] noun count 1. ) the side of your body between your HIP and your RIBS a ) the side of an… …
25flank — noun 1》 the side of a person s or animal s body between the ribs and the hip. 2》 the side of a large object or structure. 3》 the left or right side of a body of people. ↘the right or left side of a chessboard or similar gaming area. 4》 (also… …
26Flank — The end of a military line, a weak point on one side or the other. Traditionally, the attacker’s right flank is weaker than the left, because the shield is generally wielded in the left hand. To gain an enemy’s flank is a common tactical… …
27flank — flæŋk n. side between the ribs and hip (on a person or animal); cut of meat from the flank of an animal; side of anything (i.e. mountain, ship) v. be placed at the side of; guard the side of; attack the side of; go around the side of …
28flank — I. n. Side. II. v. a. 1. (Mil.) Attack on the side, approach on the side, turn the flank of. 2. Secure on the side. 3. Border (upon), stand at the side of, lie along, shut in at the side. III. v. n …
29flank — 1 noun (C) 1 the side of an animal s or person s body, between the rib 1 (1) s and the hip 1 (1) 2 the side of an army in a battle or war: We were attacked on our left flank. 3 the side of a hill, mountain, or very large building 2 verb be… …
30flank — 1. noun 1) the horse s flanks Syn: side, haunch, quarter, thigh 2) the southern flank of the army Syn: side, wing 2. verb the garden is flanked by two rivers Syn: edge …
