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flank noun

  /flæŋk/
  • (anatomy) The lateral flesh between the last rib and the hip.
  • (military) The extreme left or right edge of a military formation, army etc.
  • The side of something, in general senses.
  • (clothing) Either of the two pockets located on the seat of a pair of pants.
 flanc
  • (cooking) A cut of meat from the flank of an animal.
 flanchet

flank verb

  /flæŋk/
  • (intransitive) To be placed to the side(s) of something (usually in terms of two objects, one on each side).
 flanquer
flank steak
bavette
flank guard
flanc-garde
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