noun🔗ShareFlancoThe flesh between the last rib and the hip; the side."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.bodyanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFaldaA cut of meat from the flank of an animal."The butcher recommended a flank steak for the barbecue. "El carnicero recomendó una falda para la barbacoa.foodanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlancoThe extreme left or right edge of a military formation, army etc."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.militarypositionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlancoThe sides of a bastion perpendicular to the wall from which the bastion projects."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.militaryarchitecturewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlanco, ladoThe side of something, in general senses."The dog lay on the flank of the sofa, resting comfortably. "El perro se echó sobre el flanco del sofá, descansando cómodamente.partpositionbodymilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLateral, arcénThe outermost strip of a road."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.areapositiontrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlanco, ladoThe wing, one side of the pitch."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.sportpositionareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlancoThat part of the acting surface of a gear wheel tooth that lies within the pitch line."The gear's flank was slightly worn, reducing its efficiency. "El flanco del engranaje estaba ligeramente desgastado, lo que reducía su eficiencia.partmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtacar el flanco deTo attack the flank(s) of."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.militaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDefender el flanco deTo defend the flank(s) of."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.militaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFlanquear, situar a los ladosTo place to the side(s) of."The teacher flanked the student with two assistants to help him. "El profesor flanqueó al estudiante con dos asistentes para ayudarlo.positionmilitaryplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFlanquear, estar a los lados deTo be placed to the side(s) of something (usually in terms of two objects, one on each side)."Two tall bookshelves flanked the living room fireplace. "Dos libreros altos flanqueaban la chimenea de la sala de estar.positionmilitarydirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareA toda velocidad(of speed) Maximum. Historically faster than full speed (the most a vessel can sustain without excessive engine wear or risk of damage), now frequently used interchangeably. Typically used in an emergency or during an attack."All ahead flank!"¡Adelante a toda velocidad!nauticalmilitarytechnicalvehiclewarsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading