flank in Latin
flank in Latin is latus, cornu — flank means the side of a person, animal, or group.
flank in Latin
latus
cornu
(military) The extreme left or right edge of a military formation, army etc.
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."
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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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What is "flank" in Latin?
"flank" in Latin is latus, cornu. 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 Latin, "flank" is latus, cornu.
Are there other ways to say "flank" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "flank": latus, cornu.
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