flank Significado & definición

Significado de flank en español

• 0 the area of the body between the ribs and the hips of an animal or a person -- ijada, costado

• 1 the side of something -- flanco, falda

  • right/left flank

  • A small group of houses clings to the eastern flank of the mountain.

• 2 the side of anything especially an animal’s body or an army -- costado; flanco

  • the horse’s flank

  • They attacked the enemy’s flank.

• 3 to be at the side of -- flanquear

  • The prisoner appeared, flanked by two policemen.

• 4 to come around the side of -- flanquear

  • The troops flanked the enemy forces.