flank
Translation
flank, side
Examples
The soldiers attacked the enemy's left flank.
The soldiers attacked the enemy's left flank.
The horse had a white patch on its flank.
The horse had a white patch on its flank.
We ordered a flank steak for dinner.
We ordered a flank steak for dinner.
Grammar Patterns
the flank of ((sth.)) the side of (sth.) The soldiers attacked the enemy's left flank.
on ((sb's/sth's)) flank on the side of (sb./sth.) The horse had a white patch on its flank.
Similar Words
Synonyms: side, wing (military)
Etymology
From Frankish '*hlanka' meaning 'hip, side'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'flank' as the side of something, whether it's a military formation, an animal, or a mountain.