flank flank /ˈflæŋk/

noun

1. () The side of military or naval formation  ( wing , flank )
   the side of military or naval formation
    They attacked the enemy's right flank
   they attacked the enemy's right flank
   
2. The side between ribs and hipbone  ( flank )
   the side between ribs and hipbone
   
3. A cut from the fleshy part of an animal's side between the ribs and the leg  ( flank )
   a cut from the fleshy part of an animal's side between the ribs and the leg
   
4. A subfigure consisting of a side of something  ( flank )
   a subfigure consisting of a side of something
   

verb

1. () Be located at the sides of something or somebody  ( flank )
   be located at the sides of something or somebody
     The soldiers flanked the enemy, attacking from both sides.
   The soldiers flanked the enemy, attacking from both sides.