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Flank Very Common

Flank has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

the side of military or naval formation

"they attacked the enemy's right flank"

2

a subfigure consisting of a side of something

"The artist decided to add a small hill on the flank of the mountain in his sketch."

3

a cut from the fleshy part of an animal's side between the ribs and the leg

"The butcher carefully sliced off the flank steak, which was taken from the tender flesh on the cow's side."

4

the side between ribs and hipbone

"The chef asked me to rub rosemary directly onto the flank of the beef before searing it."

5

The flesh between the last rib and the hip; the side.

"After a long hike, he reached over to rub his sore flank where the pack had been digging in all day."

Verb
1

be located at the sides of something or somebody

"The security guards were positioned to flank the VIPs as they entered the building."

2

To attack the flank(s) of.

"The cavalry charged to flank the enemy lines before they could form a defensive square."

Adjective
1

Maximum. Historically faster than full speed (the most a vessel can sustain without excessive engine wear or risk of damage), now frequently used interchangeably. Typically used in an emergency or during an attack.

"The captain ordered the ship to flank immediately as enemy fighters closed in, pushing the engines beyond their safe limits just long enough to escape the trap."

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