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IELTS BNC: 7126 COCA: 8452

flank

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 flank /ˈflæŋk/ noun
plural flanks
1 flank
/ˈflæŋk/
noun
plural flanks
Learner's definition of FLANK
[count]
1 
: the area on the side of an animal (such as a horse) between the ribs and the hip胁腹
— see picture at horse
2 
: the right or left side of a military formation（作战部队的）侧翼
3 
: the side of something（物体的）侧面
2 flank /ˈflæŋk/ verb
flanks; flanked; flanking
2 flank
/ˈflæŋk/
verb
flanks; flanked; flanking
Learner's definition of FLANK
[+ object]
: to be located on both sides of (something or someone)位于…的两侧
— usually used as (be) flanked通常用作(be) flanked
— see also outflank
IELTS BNC: 7126 COCA: 8452

flank

1 of 2

noun

ˈflaŋk How to pronounce flank (audio)
1
a
: the fleshy part of the side between the ribs and the hip
broadly : the side of a quadruped
She gently patted the horse's flank.
b
: a cut of meat from this part of an animal see beef illustration
2
a
: side
the eastern flank of a volcano
b
: the right or left of a formation
attacked the enemy on both flanks
3
: the area along either side of a heraldic shield

flank

2 of 2

verb

flanked; flanking; flanks

transitive verb

1
a
: to be situated at the side of
especially : to be situated on both sides of
a road flanked with linden trees
b
: to place something on each side of
2
: to protect a flank of
3
: to attack or threaten the flank of (as a body of troops)

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun She gently patted the horse's flank. They attacked the enemy on both flanks. the eastern flank of a volcano Verb the guards flank the center on a football team's offensive line
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Rising pulled a goal back immediately when Santi Moar created space for substitute Ryan Flood on the left flank. Partner Content, The Arizona Republic, 28 Aug. 2022 Esther Gonzalez had capitalized on the Spanish dominance to grab a 1-0 lead and, down the left flank, in particular, the Lionesses were looking exposed. Zak Garner-purkis, Forbes, 31 July 2022 McCarty, meanwhile, had been streaking down the left flank and was behind the Avs’ defense. Detroit Free Press, 26 June 2022 Two buttons on the left flank of the case move the local hour hand forward or backward in one-hour increments. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 June 2022 Just when Barcelona looked in charge, Lyon scored again after Selma Bacha worked her way down the left flank and crossed in for the unmarked Hegerberg to head in for her 59th goal in 60 league matches. Daniella Matar, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2022 Since then, Cuellar has emerged as a vocal adversary of leading progressives and has accused the party's left flank of alienating voters in South Texas. Gregory Krieg, CNN, 14 Feb. 2022 The party's left flank should keep staring down the Suicide Squad and force them to be team players. Ryan Cooper, The Week, 24 Aug. 2021 England struggled from the start with Spain’s smart passing and tough tackling, while winger Del Castillo was a force on the right flank after coming on at halftime. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 26 July 2022
Verb
Some local leaders, Republicans like Hogan, joined the governor to cheerlead moving forward with the project, which is a top priority of some counties that flank the bridge. Erin Cox, Washington Post, 10 June 2022 For a huge dose of restorative nature, head to the diverse array of national parks that flank the St. Lawrence River. Outside Online, 8 June 2022 Or, for a more budget-friendly option, install floating shelves above your commode, and flank it with vertical storage cubes. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2022 Displays of the nonprofit’s quirkier acquisitions flank the rows of furniture: antique typewriters and sewing machines, ornate chandeliers and a white fiberglass reproduction of the Statue of Liberty. Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 Tall narrow windows flank the stainless-steel range and hood in the center island kitchen. Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 The Sequoia's comfortable front seats flank an extra-wide center console with plenty of storage cubbies. Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 8 June 2022 Two harlequins flank the theater, while the building’s rear is decorated with a dazzling row of movie-character types, including a matador, a hula girl and a flamenco dancer. New York Times, 20 May 2022 Around town, pipeline pumping stations jut up from shopping-center parking lots, steam from petrochemical plants hisses along highways, and refineries flank both sides of main roads, their ductwork forming tunnels over traffic. Wired, 29 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English, from Old French flanc, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German hlanca loin, flank — more at lank

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of flank was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing flank
IELTS BNC: 7126 COCA: 8452
flank

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + FLANK | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤left, right左側；右側▸➤north, northern, etc.北側、北面等▸➤lower下部◇the lower flanks of Vesuvius維蘇威火山的下部VERB + FLANK➤attack攻擊側翼◇They decided to attack their enemy's southern flank.他們決定攻擊敵軍南面的側翼。➤cover, defend, guard, protect (all often figurative) 掩護／防衞／守衞／保護側翼▸➤expose (often figurative) 暴露側翼◇This meant exposing his flanks to his political enemies.這就意味着將他的側翼暴露在他的政治對手面前。PREPOSITION➤along a/the flank沿着側面◇along the eastern flank of Greenland沿着格陵蘭島的東側➤down the flank沿着側面◇a beautiful pass down the right flank右側的一個漂亮下底傳球➤on a/the flank在側翼◇The army was attacked on the left flank.部隊的左翼受到攻擊。

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