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Meaning of flank
noun
- The flesh between the last rib and the hip; the side.
- A cut of meat from the flank of an animal.
- The extreme left or right edge of a military formation, army etc.
- The sides of a bastion perpendicular to the wall from which the bastion projects.
- The side of something, in general senses.
verb
- To attack the flank(s) of.
- To defend the flank(s) of.
- To place to the side(s) of.
- To be placed to the side(s) of something (usually in terms of two objects, one on each side).
adjective
- (of speed) 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. Example: All ahead flank!
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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