noun🔗ShareFlancThe flesh between the last rib and the hip; the side."The doctor gently pressed on the dog's flank to check for any pain. "Le médecin a doucement appuyé sur le flanc du chien pour vérifier s'il y avait de la douleur.bodyanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlanchetA cut of meat from the flank of an animal."The butcher recommended a flank steak for the barbecue. "Le boucher a recommandé un flanchet pour le barbecue.foodanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlancThe 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. "Le général craignait que l'ennemi n'attaque le flanc de l'armée, car c'était la partie la plus exposée de leur position.militarypositionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlancThe 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. "Les archers positionnés sur le flanc du bastion du château ont fourni un tir de couverture, protégeant le mur des ennemis qui tentaient d'approcher son côté.militaryarchitecturewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlanc, côtéThe side of something, in general senses."The dog lay on the flank of the sofa, resting comfortably. "Le chien était couché sur le flanc du canapé, se reposant confortablement.partpositionbodymilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBas-côté, accotementThe outermost strip of a road."The cyclist stayed close to the flank of the road to avoid the faster car traffic. "Le cycliste est resté près du bas-côté de la route pour éviter la circulation automobile plus rapide.areapositiontrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlanc, côtéThe wing, one side of the pitch."The winger stayed wide on the flank of the pitch, waiting for a pass. "L'ailier est resté sur le flanc du terrain, attendant une passe.sportpositionareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlancThat 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. "Le flanc de l'engrenage était légèrement usé, ce qui réduisait son efficacité.partmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAttaquer le(s) flanc(s) deTo attack the flank(s) of."The army flank attacked the enemy's position to gain a tactical advantage. "Le flanc de l'armée a attaqué la position ennemie pour obtenir un avantage tactique.militaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéfendre le(s) flanc(s) deTo defend the flank(s) of."The football team flanked the opposing player to prevent him from scoring. "L'équipe de football a défendu le flanc du joueur adverse pour l'empêcher de marquer.militaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFlanquer, borderTo place to the side(s) of."The teacher flanked the student with two assistants to help him. "Le professeur a flanqué l'élève de deux assistants pour l'aider.positionmilitaryplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFlanquer, borderTo 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. "Deux grandes bibliothèques flanquaient la cheminée du salon.positionmilitarydirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareÀ vitesse maximale(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!"Toute la vitesse !nauticalmilitarytechnicalvehiclewarsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading