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Definition of flanking - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
side positionsituated on the side of something
- The flanking towers provided a strategic advantage in the battle.
2.
protectiveprotecting or guarding the sides
- The flanking soldiers ensured the safety of the main unit.
Noun
1.
positioningRare the act of being positioned at the sideRare
- The flanking of the troops ensured a strategic advantage.
2.
architectureRare the side of something, especially a building or mountainRare
- The flanking of the mountain was covered in dense forest.
Expressions with flanking
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military action moving around the side of an enemy
The general ordered a flanking movement to surprise the enemy.
Origin of flanking
Old Norse, flanka (to strike)
Examples of flanking in a sentence
Flanking positions are often used in military tactics. The flanking walls provided extra security. Flanking towers were built to protect the castle. The flanking of the castle was crucial for defense. The flanking of the convoy provided extra security. The flanking of the castle was heavily fortified.
We set up camp on the flanking of the hill.
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- French:latéral, flanquement, ...
- German:flankierend, Flankierung, ...
- Italian:di fianco, fiancheggiamento, ...
- Spanish:lateral, posicionamiento lateral, ...
- Portuguese:lateral, flanqueamento, ...
- Chinese:侧翼的, 侧翼部署, ...
- Japanese:側面の, 側面配置, ...
- Arabic:جانِبِيّ, تَطْويق جانِبي, ...
- Hebrew:צִדְדִי, אִיגּוּף, ...
- Russian:фланговый, фланговое расположение, ...
- Ukrainian:фланговий, фланкування, ...
- Hindi:पार्श्व, पार्श्व भाग, ...
Definition of flank - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cookingcut of meat from the side of an animal
- We had grilled flank for dinner.
2.
militaryTECH. the extreme left or right edge of a military formationTECH.
- The soldiers protected the army's flank.
3.
medicalthe side between ribs and hipbone
- The horse was injured on its flank.
4.
geographyRare side of a geographical feature or objectRare
- They climbed the eastern flank of the mountain..
Verb
1.
positioningplace something at the sides of
- Tall trees flanked the entrance to the house.
2.
military attackTECH. attack the sides of a formationTECH.
- The troops flanked the enemy's position.
Images of flank
cut of meat from the side of an animal
Expressions with flank
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reveal a weakness in a plan
By rushing, they uncovered their flank in the negotiation.
beef steak cut from cow's abdominal muscles
Flank steak is perfect for grilling.
fire directed to protect the sides of a unit
The troops relied on flank protective fire during the maneuver.
Origin of flank
Old French, flanc (side)
Examples of flank in a sentence
Flank is often used in stir-fry dishes. The enemy attacked the vulnerable flank at dawn. Reinforcements were sent to secure the left flank. He felt a sharp pain in his flank. The soldier protected his flank during the battle. The western flank of the hill was eroded.
The soldiers guarded the northern flank of the fortress. The soldiers flanked the general during the parade. Two guards flanked the entrance to the vault. The general ordered his men to flank the opposition. They planned to flank the castle at dawn.
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- French:flanchet, flanquer, ...
- German:Flanke, säumen, ...
- Italian:taglio di fianco, fiancheggiare, ...
- Spanish:flanco, flanquear, ...
- Portuguese:flanco, ladear, ...
- Chinese:侧腹肉, 位于两侧, ...
- Japanese:フランク, 配置する, ...
- Arabic:لحم الخاصرة, اصطفَّ, ...
- Hebrew:חֲזִית, לְאַגֵּף, ...
- Russian:фланк, обрамлять, ...
- Ukrainian:фланк, обабіч, ...
- Hindi:फ्लैंक, दोनों ओर लगाना, ...
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