flank
Translation
flank, side
Examples
The horse was kicked in the flank.
The horse was kicked in the flank.
The army attacked the enemy's left flank.
The army attacked the enemy's left flank.
We climbed the steep flank of the mountain.
We climbed the steep flank of the mountain.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the side of an animal, person, building, or mountain. We climbed the steep flank of the mountain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: side, wing
Etymology
From a Germanic root, possibly related to 'lank' (slender).
Memory Tips
Imagine a military formation being 'flanked' (attacked on its sides).