flank meaning and definition

FLANK noun

Definition of flank (noun)

1. the side of military or naval formation
   • "they attacked the enemy's right flank"
   • synonyms: wing
2. a subfigure consisting of a side of something
3. a cut from the fleshy part of an animal's side between the ribs and the leg
4. the side between ribs and hipbone

FLANK verb

Definition of flank (verb)

1. be located at the sides of something or somebody