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Flank

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noun

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

  • The bullet hit him in the flank.
  • The horse's flank was injured.
  • The lion attacked the gazelle's flank.
  • The soldier protected his flank during the battle.
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verb

be situated on each side of or on one side of (someone or something)

  • The trees flanked the road.
  • The buildings flanked the park.
  • The mountains flanked the valley.
  • The guards flanked the entrance to the palace.
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Word Usage

  • flank a building
  • flank a person
  • flank a vehicle
  • flank a mountain
  • flank a river

More Examples

  • Our orders were to attack their left flank.
  • The rider dug his spurs into the horse's flank.
  • A number of men were detached to guard the right flank.
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