flank — the side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip
Pronunciation (IPA): /flæŋk/
Example Sentences
- The pizza was flanked by two enormous garlic breads that looked like bodyguards.
- During the presentation, he was flanked by his nervous assistants.
- The general ordered troops to attack the enemy's vulnerable flank.
flank
NOUN[/flæŋk/]
the side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip
💡 Concept
Roman soldiers attack the enemy's flank while the front line holds steady.
🎵 Rhyme
Show your rank by the tank, badges shining on your flank!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/flæŋk/
🇬🇧 UK/flæŋk/
🌳Etymology
Rootflank
🎵Rhyme
banktankrankblank
bank
tank
rank
blank
🔗Collocations
flank attack
left/right flank
flank steak
be flanked by
protect the flanks
expose one's flank
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The pizza was flanked by two enormous garlic breads that looked like bodyguards.”
“During the presentation, he was flanked by his nervous assistants.”
“The general ordered troops to attack the enemy's vulnerable flank.”
😄 Fun example
“My cat always sleeps on my flank, using me as a human pillow.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
sidewingborderedge
Antonyms
centermiddlefront
Related
lateraladjacentperipheralmargin
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