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n. - The side between ribs and hipbone; A cut from the fleshy part of an animal's side between the ribs and the leg; The side of military or naval formation;

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  • They attacked the enemy's right flank
  • The flank is located under the filet, along the sides of the beef.
  • He had another encounter with the wild-dog, who treacherously attacked him in flank from ambuscade.
  • Steep mountains press in on either side of the village, and arcing through its western flank is a splendid little stream.
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