flank

nounmasculine/ˈflɐ̃ku/low

flan·co

Definition

The side of something, especially the body of a person or animal, or a military formation.

The cavalry attacked the enemy's left flank.

The horse had a scar on its flank.

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Common collocations

right flankleft flankexposed flankflank attack

Do francês 'flanc', por sua vez do franco 'hlanka' (anca).