n.
- the side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip.
- the side of a large object or structure.
- the left or right side of a body of people.
▸the right or left side of a chessboard or similar gaming area.
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(also flank forward)
Rugby another term for wing (in sense 8).
v.
be situated on each or on one side of.
Phrase
- in flank
Military at the side.
Etymology
OE, from OFr. flanc, of Gmc origin.