flank

Definition

• n. the side of military or naval formation
• n. a subfigure consisting of a side of something
• n. a cut from the fleshy part of an animal's side between the ribs and the leg
• n. the side between ribs and hipbone

Word forms

Past participle

flanked

Present participle

flanking

Past tense

flanked

Third person singular

flanks

Example sentences

1. n.

   The doctor examined the patient's flank for any signs of injury.

2. vt.

   The army decided to flank the enemy's position to gain an advantage in battle.

3. vi.

   The two buildings flank the entrance to the park.