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/flæŋk/

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noun

Flanco

The flesh between the last rib and the hip; the side.

Examples :

"The doctor gently pressed on the dog's flank to check for any pain. "

El médico presionó suavemente el flanco del perro para comprobar si sentía dolor.

body anatomy part

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noun

Falda

A cut of meat from the flank of an animal.

Examples :

"The butcher recommended a flank steak for the barbecue. "

El carnicero recomendó una falda para la barbacoa.

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noun

Flanco

The extreme left or right edge of a military formation, army etc.

Examples :

"The general worried the enemy would attack the army's flank, as it was the most exposed part of their position. "

El general temía que el enemigo atacara el flanco del ejército, ya que era la parte más expuesta de su posición.

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noun

Flanco

The sides of a bastion perpendicular to the wall from which the bastion projects.

Examples :

"The archers positioned on the flank of the castle's bastion provided covering fire, protecting the wall from enemies trying to approach its side. "

Los arqueros posicionados en el flanco del baluarte del castillo proporcionaron fuego de cobertura, protegiendo la muralla de los enemigos que intentaban acercarse a su lado.

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noun

Flanco, lado

The side of something, in general senses.

Examples :

"The dog lay on the flank of the sofa, resting comfortably. "

El perro se echó sobre el flanco del sofá, descansando cómodamente.

part position body military

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noun

Lateral, arcén

The outermost strip of a road.

Examples :

"The cyclist stayed close to the flank of the road to avoid the faster car traffic. "

El ciclista se mantuvo cerca del arcén de la carretera para evitar el tráfico de coches más rápido.

area position traffic

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noun

Flanco, lado

The wing, one side of the pitch.

Examples :

"The winger stayed wide on the flank of the pitch, waiting for a pass. "

El extremo se mantuvo abierto en el flanco del campo, esperando un pase.

sport position area

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noun

Flanco

That part of the acting surface of a gear wheel tooth that lies within the pitch line.

Examples :

"The gear's flank was slightly worn, reducing its efficiency. "

El flanco del engranaje estaba ligeramente desgastado, lo que reducía su eficiencia.

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verb

Atacar el flanco de

To attack the flank(s) of.

Examples :

"The army flank attacked the enemy's position to gain a tactical advantage. "

El flanco del ejército atacó la posición enemiga para obtener una ventaja táctica.

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verb

Defender el flanco de

To defend the flank(s) of.

Examples :

"The football team flanked the opposing player to prevent him from scoring. "

El equipo de fútbol defendió el flanco del jugador contrario para evitar que marcara.

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verb

Flanquear, situar a los lados

To place to the side(s) of.

Examples :

"The teacher flanked the student with two assistants to help him. "

El profesor flanqueó al estudiante con dos asistentes para ayudarlo.

position military place

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verb

Flanquear, estar a los lados de

To be placed to the side(s) of something (usually in terms of two objects, one on each side).

Examples :

"Two tall bookshelves flanked the living room fireplace. "

Dos libreros altos flanqueaban la chimenea de la sala de estar.

position military direction

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adjective

A toda velocidad

Examples :

"All ahead flank!"

¡Adelante a toda velocidad!

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