flæŋk n. & v. --n. 1 a
the side of the
body between the ribs
and the hip. b the side of an
animal carved as
meat (flank of beef). 2 the side of a
mountain,
building, etc. 3 the
right or left side of an
army or
other body of persons. --v.tr. 1 (often in passive) be situated at
both sides of (a road flanked by mountains). 2
Mil. a
guard or
strengthen on the flank. b
menace the flank
of. c rake
with sweeping gunfire;
enfilade. øflank
forward Rugby Football a
wing forward. in flank at the side. [ME f. OF flanc f. Frank.]