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flank

UK
/flæŋk/
US
/flæŋk/

Translations

flanknoun
flanks
pl
UK
/flæŋk/
US
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flancPour une montagne, un bâtiment ou une structure similaire.
The climbers set up camp on the northern flank of the mountain.
Les alpinistes ont installé leur camp sur le flanc nord de la montagne.
The horse had a scar on its left flank.
Le cheval avait une cicatrice sur le flanc gauche.
flancEn contexte militaire.
The general ordered the troops to protect the flank from enemy attacks.
Le général a ordonné aux troupes de protéger le flanc contre les attaques ennemies.
bavetteDécoupe de bœuf.
The chef prepared a delicious flank steak for dinner.
Le chef a préparé une délicieuse bavette pour le dîner.
flancPar extension, pour le côté d’un groupe, d’une équipe ou d’une zone.
The winger sprinted down the right flank to deliver the cross.
L’ailier a sprinté le long du flanc droit pour délivrer le centre.
Synonyms
margin
border
edge
wing
side
flankverb
flanked
Past Simple
flanked
Past Participle
flanking
Gerund
UK
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US
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déborderEn contexte militaire.
The cavalry was instructed to flank the enemy's position to gain a tactical advantage.
La cavalerie a reçu l’ordre de déborder la position ennemie pour obtenir un avantage tactique.
flanquerLangage militaire ou descriptif.
The soldiers flanked the general as they marched through the city.
Les soldats flanquaient le général pendant leur marche dans la ville.
Additional translations
protégerAvec complément : protéger le flanc.
Synonyms
adjoin
enclose
surround
flank
border
flankadjective
UK
/flæŋk/
US
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Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., "flank steak", "flank pain".
The surgeon made a small flank incision.
Le chirurgien a pratiqué une petite incision latérale.
Synonyms
lateral
side
sideways
flanking
adjacent
adjoining
bordering
alongside

Definitions

flanknoun
The side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip.
The horse had a scar on its left flank.
The right or left side of a military formation.
The general ordered the troops to protect the flank from enemy attacks.
The side of something large such as a mountain or building.
The climbers set up camp on the northern flank of the mountain.
A cut of meat from the side of an animal, especially a cow.
The chef prepared a delicious flank steak for dinner.
The right or left side of any group, team, or area such as a sports field or part of the political spectrum.
The winger sprinted down the right flank to deliver the cross.
flankverb
To be situated on each side of or on one side of (someone or something).
The soldiers flanked the general as they marched through the city.
To guard or strengthen (a military force or position) from the side.
The commander ordered his troops to flank the vulnerable left side of the battalion.
To attack down or from the sides, or to move around the side of (an enemy).
The cavalry was instructed to flank the enemy's position to gain a tactical advantage.
flankadjective
Located at or relating to the side of something, especially the body.
The surgeon made a small flank incision.
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