Flank
[flæŋk]
Definition
(noun.) the side between ribs and hipbone.
(noun.) a cut from the fleshy part of an animal's side between the ribs and the leg.
(noun.) the side of military or naval formation; 'they attacked the enemy's right flank'.
(noun.) a subfigure consisting of a side of something.
(verb.) be located at the sides of something or somebody.
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Definition
(n.) The fleshy or muscular part of the side of an animal, between the ribs and the hip. See Illust. of Beef.
(n.) The side of an army, or of any division of an army, as of a brigade, regiment, or battalion; the extreme right or left; as, to attack an enemy in flank is to attack him on the side.
(n.) That part of a bastion which reaches from the curtain to the face, and defends the curtain, the flank and face of the opposite bastion; any part of a work defending another by a fire along the outside of its parapet.
(n.) The side of any building.
(n.) That part of the acting surface of a gear wheel tooth that lies within the pitch line.
(v. t.) To stand at the flank or side of; to border upon.
(v. t.) To overlook or command the flank of; to secure or guard the flank of; to pass around or turn the flank of; to attack, or threaten to attack; the flank of.
(v. i.) To border; to touch.
(v. i.) To be posted on the side.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Side.
v. a. [1]. (Mil.) Attack on the side, approach on the side, turn the flank of.[2]. Secure on the side.[3]. Border upon, stand at the side of.
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Definition
n. the side of an animal from the ribs to the thigh: the side or wing of anything esp. of an army or fleet: a body of soldiers on the right and left extremities.—v.t. to attack or pass round the side of: to protect the flanks of one's own army by detached bodies of troops or field-works or to threaten those of the enemy by directing troops against them.—v.i. to be posted on the side: to touch.—n. Flank′er a fortification which commands the flank of an assailing force.—v.t. (obs.) to defend by flankers: to attack sideways.—Flank company the company on the right or left when a battalion is in line; Flank files the soldiers marching on the extreme right and left of a company &c.
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Examples
- Here he manoeuvred to give the impression that we were going to attack the left flank of Lee's army. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- If the flank were turned, the best men would be left on the highest mountains. Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell To Arms.
- The enemy now seems to be looking for an attack on his left flank. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Warren was ordered to attack him vigorously in flank, while Wright was directed to move out and get on his front. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Robert Jordan saw him rub his leg along the horse's flank affectionately. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- His reaching Bragg's flank and extending across it was to be the signal for Thomas's assault of the ridge. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- A flank movement produced an unconditional surrender, however, for Laurie knew where to have him. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- By detaching right and left the stream was forced and the enemy flanked and speedily driven within the main line. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- The campaign to Atlanta was managed with the most consummate skill, the enemy being flanked out of one position after another all the way there. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- They had driven a portion of that army from Port Gibson with considerable loss, after having flanked them out of their stronghold at Grand Gulf. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- It is set in an environment of woods and sweeps of lawn, flanked by unusually large conservatories, and always bright in summer with glowing flower beds. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- The enemy was again flanked out of his position, or so frightened by flanking movements that on the night of the 9th he fell back across the river. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- If both flanks ever held I suppose it would be too much to take, he thought. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- He sent his cavalry by both flanks, and they penetrated to the enemy's rear. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Second, he would draw the enemy's cavalry after him, and thus better protect our flanks, rear and trains than by remaining with the army. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- But Sheridan turned both his flanks and again sent him speeding up the valley, following in hot pursuit. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- They hung about on the flanks of the herd, and became very wise about its habits and dispositions. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- I listened respectfully, but did not suggest that the same streams would protect Lee's flanks while he was shutting us up. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- He had seen enough attacks when the flanks did not advance because it was impossible. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- This new division was assigned to the centre, giving the two flanking divisions an opportunity to close up and form a stronger line. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- They had crossed the Place des Invalides, and were walking down one of the thoroughfares flanking the building. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- The enemy was again flanked out of his position, or so frightened by flanking movements that on the night of the 9th he fell back across the river. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
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