flank in German
flank in German is Flanke, Seite, in der Flanke angreifen — flank means the side of a person, animal, or group.
flank in German
Flanke
Seite
in der Flanke angreifen
(transitive) To attack the flank(s) of.
flankieren
(intransitive) To be placed to the side(s) of something (usually in terms of two objects, one on each side).
What does "flank" mean?
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noun The side of a person, animal, or group.
"The horse's flank twitched at the fly."
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noun A cut of beef from the side of the animal, below the loin.
"The recipe calls for grilled flank steak, sliced thin."
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verb To be positioned on either side of something, or to move around the side of an opponent.
"Two guards flanked the entrance."
flank in a sentence
- The horse's flank twitched at the fly.
- Troops attacked the enemy's left flank.
- The recipe calls for grilled flank steak, sliced thin.
- Two guards flanked the entrance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "flank" in German?
"flank" in German is Flanke, Seite, in der Flanke angreifen. flank means: The side of a person, animal, or group.
How do you use "flank" in a sentence?
Example: "The horse's flank twitched at the fly." In German, "flank" is Flanke, Seite, in der Flanke angreifen.
Are there other ways to say "flank" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "flank": Flanke, Seite, in der Flanke angreifen, flankieren.
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