Synonyms for

Flank

Verb / flæŋk / Another word for flank — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip

Synonyms & similar words

wing side hip waist rib edge border periphery margin hem rim boundary limit extremity termination endpoint termination tip end corner angle

Synonyms by register

Formal

side wing edge periphery

Informal

side edge

Literary

haunch bosom

Antonyms

center middle interior core heart

Common collocations

  • attack the flank
  • defend the flank
  • on the flank
  • left flank
  • right flank
  • flank security
  • flank movement

Word family

noun flank
verb flank

Usage note

As a verb, 'flank' often implies attacking or positioning on the side of something, particularly in military contexts. It can also refer to being situated on the side of something.

Example sentences

  1. The soldier was shot in the flank during the battle.
  2. The cow's flank was sore from lying on the hard ground.
  3. She rubbed her horse's flank to calm him down.
  4. The hiker felt a sharp pain in his flank and had to rest.
  5. The chef seasoned the flank steak with garlic and herbs.

Quotes

  • I am a man of simple tastes, easily satisfied with the best. - Winston Churchill
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • I am easily satisfied with the very best. - Winston Churchill

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