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/
Korean meaning: 옆구리, 측면
Korean pronunciation: **플**랭크
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
Roman soldiers attack the enemy's flank while the front line holds steady.
Show your rank by the tank, badges shining on your flank!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
12세기 프랑스어 'flanc'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '옆구리, 측면'을 의미했습니다. 게르만어족 언어들과 공통된 어원을 가지고 있어요.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“My cat always sleeps on my flank, using me as a human pillow.”
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