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41Flank movement — Flank Flank (fl[a^][ng]k), n. [F. flanc, prob. fr. L. flaccus flabby, with n inserted. Cf. {Flaccid}, {Flanch}, {Flange}.] 1. The fleshy or muscular part of the side of an animal, between the ribs and the hip. See Illust. of {Beef}. [1913… …
42Flank patrol — Flank Flank (fl[a^][ng]k), n. [F. flanc, prob. fr. L. flaccus flabby, with n inserted. Cf. {Flaccid}, {Flanch}, {Flange}.] 1. The fleshy or muscular part of the side of an animal, between the ribs and the hip. See Illust. of {Beef}. [1913… …
43Flank speed — is a nautical term referring to a ship s true maximum speed, beyond the speed that can be reached by steaming at full speed. Usually, flank speed is reserved for situations in which a ship finds itself in imminent danger, such as coming under… …
44Flank wear — Flank wear. См. Износ задней поверхности резца. (Источник: «Металлы и сплавы. Справочник.» Под редакцией Ю.П. Солнцева; НПО Профессионал , НПО Мир и семья ; Санкт Петербург, 2003 г.) …
45flank|er|back — «FLANG kuhr BAK», noun. American Football. a back who lines up for a flanking position closer to the sidelines than his opponent …
46Flank steak — The flank steak is a beef steak cut from the belly muscles of the cow. Long and flat, the flank steak s best known application is London Broil mdash; a misnomer, as the dish did not originate in London. The popularity of London Broil has driven… …
47flank steak — noun a cut of beef from the flank of the animal • Hypernyms: ↑beefsteak • Part Holonyms: ↑flank * * * noun : the triangular internal oblique muscle of the beef flank see beef illustration * * * flank steak …
48flank speed — noun : the full speed of which a ship is capable proceeding at flank speed * * * the maximum possible speed of a ship. * * * flank speed, 1. a ship s maximum prescribed speed: »They turned out to be three Indonesian torpedo boats racing at flank… …
49Flank gland — The flank gland is an organ in certain animals the generates scents used to attract mates or deter attack. Animals having flank glands include some voles and shrews. Numerous scientific studies have been carried out on the properties of these… …
50flank guard — A security element operating to the flank of a moving or stationary force to protect it from enemy ground observation, direct fire, and surprise attack …
