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flank

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1 flank /ˈflæŋk/ noun
plural flanks
1 flank
/ˈflæŋk/
noun
plural flanks
Britannica Dictionary definition of FLANK
[count]
: the area on the side of an animal (such as a horse) between the ribs and the hip see picture at horse
: the right or left side of a military formation
: the side of something
2 flank /ˈflæŋk/ verb
flanks; flanked; flanking
2 flank
/ˈflæŋk/
verb
flanks; flanked; flanking
Britannica Dictionary definition of FLANK
[+ object]
: to be located on both sides of (something or someone) usually used as (be) flanked
see also outflank