What does "flank" mean?

FLANK means: The flesh between the last rib and the hip; the side.

What is the definition of "flank"?

The definition of FLANK: The flesh between the last rib and the hip; the side.

How do you pronounce "flank"?

"FLANK" is pronounced /flæŋk/. It has 5 letters.

What are synonyms for "flank"?

Synonyms for FLANK include: side, wing.

What is another word for "flank"?

Another word for FLANK is side or wing. Other alternatives: see full definition above.

What part of speech is "flank"?

"FLANK" is primarily used as a noun.

How do you use "flank" in a sentence?

Example sentence using FLANK: "All ahead flank!"

How many letters does "flank" have?

"FLANK" has 5 letters and is pronounced /flæŋk/. It is rated medium difficulty in Word Puzzle Game.

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FLANK

/flæŋk/

5 lettersMedium difficultynoun/flæŋk/

NOUN

1
The flesh between the last rib and the hip; the side.
2
A cut of meat from the flank of an animal.
3
The extreme left or right edge of a military formation, army etc.
4
The sides of a bastion perpendicular to the wall from which the bastion projects.

Synonyms

sidewing

VERB

1
To attack the flank(s) of.
2
To defend the flank(s) of.
3
To place to the side(s) of.
4
To be placed to the side(s) of something (usually in terms of two objects, one on each side).

ADJ

1
(of speed) Maximum. Historically faster than full speed (the most a vessel can sustain without excessive engine wear or risk of damage), now frequently used interchangeably. Typically used in an emergency or during an attack.
"All ahead flank!"

How to use "FLANK" in a sentence

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"All ahead flank!"
(of speed) Maximum. Historically faster than full speed (the most a vessel can s…

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About this page: This page provides the definition, meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage examples for the word FLANK. It is part of the Word Puzzle Game dictionary — a free English word reference with 1,000+ words used in our puzzles. Difficulty: medium · Letters: 5 · More 5-letter words