flank
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: flanks · flanking · flanked
Sense 1
To attack the flank(s) of.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To defend the flank(s) of.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
The lateral flesh between the last rib and the hip.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A cut of meat from the flank of an animal.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “flank” mean?
To attack the flank(s) of.
Is “flank” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.