flank

Meanings

• noun

  The side or area next to something or someone.

  - "The army flanked the enemy's position before launching the attack."
  - "The chef seasoned the steak on both sides, then served it with vegetables from the flank of the cow."

• verb

  To protect the side of something or someone.

  - "The castle was flanked by two tall towers."
  - "The bodyguard flanked the important guest, ensuring their safety."

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Pronunciation

1. /flæŋk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

side , wing

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flank
ank , bank , blank , rank

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Variants

List of all variants of flank that leads to same result
flank , flanks , flanked , flanking , flank steak , flank steaks

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Etymology

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Old French 'flanque' meaning 'side, flank', from the Latin 'flancus' meaning 'broad, wide'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'flank' is also used in baseball to refer to the outfield position to the side of the pitcher.

2. In the game of chess, a 'flank' is a wing or side of the board.

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Related Concepts

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1. flanking maneuver: A military tactic where troops move around the sides of an enemy position to outflank them.

2. flank steak: A cut of meat from the flank of a cow, often used for grilling or fajitas.

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Culture

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In military strategy, a flank attack refers to an attack on the side of an enemy, often used to outflank their defenses. In literature, the term 'flank' has been used metaphorically to refer to someone or something that supports or protects another.

How to Memorize "flank"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a side or area next to something or someone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flank' with the side or area next to something or someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'F' in 'flank' stands for 'side'.

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