flank
flank Lexical Profile
flank Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The fleshy side of a person's or animal's body between the last rib and the hip.
"The veterinarian gently examined the horse's left flank for any signs of tenderness."
The right or left side of a group of people, a structure, or a geographic feature such as a mountain.
"Dense pine forests cover the steep eastern flank of the mountain range."
A lean cut of meat, especially beef, taken from the lower abdominal side of the animal behind the ribs.
"We marinated the beef flank in garlic and herbs before grilling it for dinner."
• verb
To be situated on one or both sides of someone or something.
"Tall stone columns flank the main entrance of the historic library."
To move around the side of an opposing group or position in order to gain an advantage.
"The visiting team's midfielders managed to flank the defenders and score an early goal."
• Rhymes for flank
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into Middle English from Old French 'flanc' (side of the body, hip), which is of Frankish origin and related to Old High German 'hlanca' (hip, loin).