flank
word
/ˈfɫæŋk/
flangk
/flˈæŋk/
flangk
Definition
The side of something, especially the side of an animal or a person’s body, or the side part of a military formation or object.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally (body part, physical side) and figuratively (military, sports, strategies). Common phrases: 'on the flank', 'flank attack'. In anatomy, refers specifically to the area between ribs and hip. Avoid confusing with 'flank steak', which is a cut of meat.
Spanish: flanco - costado (cuerpo)Portuguese (BR): flanco - lateral (corpo)Portuguese (PT): flanco - lado (corpo)Chinese (Simplified): 侧翼 - 侧腹 (身体)Chinese (Traditional): 側翼 - 側腹 (身體)Hindi: किनारा - बगल (शरीर)Arabic: جانب - خاصرة (جسم)Bengali: পার্শ্ব - পাশ (শরীরের পাশে)Russian: бок - флангJapanese: わき腹 - 側面 (軍事・スポーツ)Vietnamese: sườn - sườn bên (quân sự)Korean: 옆구리 - 측면 (군사, 스포츠)Turkish: yan - böğürUrdu: پہلوIndonesian: sisi - samping (anatomi, militer)
Example Sentences
The cow was injured on its flank.
basic
Soldiers moved along the enemy’s flank.
basic
He put his hand on his right flank.
basic
Their team attacked down the left flank and scored a goal.
natural
We need to protect our right flank during the operation.
natural
She felt a sharp pain in her left flank after running.
natural