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Meaning of
flank
in English
flank
us
/flæŋk/
uk
/flæŋk/
#common
Plural
flanks
Past Tense
flanked
Participle Verb
flanking
Third Person Singular
flanks
Definitions
Noun
side
of
an
object
or
structure
lateral
flesh
near
ribs
;
hip
area
cut
of
meat
from
animal's
side
The
chef
cooked
a
delicious
flank
steak
.
edge
of
a
military
formation
The
general
ordered
his
troops
to
form
a
strong
flank
defense
.
a
soccer
field's
side
area
The
soccer
player
made
a
run
down
the
flank
of
the
field
.
Verb
to
position
at
the
side
The
soldiers
were
instructed
to
flank
the
enemy's
position
.
to
attack
from
the
side
;
weaken
The
enemy
troops
tried
to
flank
our
position
from
the
east
.
to
defend
the
side
;
protect
The
general
ordered
his
soldiers
to
flank
the
bridge
and
prevent
enemy
crossing
.
