noun a cut of meat from the flank of an animal
verb to be situated on each side of or on one side of (someone or something)
In military terminology, 'flank' refers to the side of a formation or unit. Flanking an enemy means attacking from the side, often a position of advantage.
In cooking, 'flank' typically refers to a cut of meat from the abdominal area of an animal, such as flank steak.
In business strategy, 'flank' can refer to a competitive strategy of attacking an opponent's weaker or vulnerable side.
In anatomy, 'flank' refers to the side of the body between the ribs and the hip.
In sports, 'flank' can refer to the outer edge of the field or court, or to a player positioned on the side of the field or court.
In writing, 'flank' can be used to describe the side of something, such as a character's flank being exposed in a battle scene.
Psychologists may use the term 'flank' metaphorically to describe a person's vulnerable or exposed side in a therapeutic context.
Military strategists often use the term 'flank' to refer to the side of an army or formation that is exposed and vulnerable to attack.
In culinary contexts, 'flank' can refer to a cut of meat from the abdominal area of an animal, such as flank steak.