Vocabulary Entry

flank

|noun • verb

noun

The side of an animal or person, especially the part of the body between the ribs and the hips.

Example Sentences

"The horse was injured on its flank during the race."

"He felt a sharp pain in his flank after the fall."

"The soldier carried his gear on his flank to keep his hands free."

verb

Example Sentences

"The enemy troops flanked our position, catching us off guard."

"They planned to flank the adversaries by approaching from the east."

"In the game, players can flank their opponents to gain a strategic advantage."