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Flank
Sounds like
FLANGK
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Simple meaning
What does Flank mean?
The side of something.
Dictionary definition
The side of something, especially an animal, body, army, or formation; also to be at the side.
Example sentences
Flank in a sentence
easy
The horse's flank was wet.
medium
Trees flank the road.
hard
Flank can describe a side area or the action of standing along the side.
Synonyms
Words like Flank
sideThe left or right part of something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
centerThe middle part.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flank, depending on context.
Word family
Flank word family
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Practice 1
What does flank mean?
Flank means the side of something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flank?
Side is close in meaning to flank in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flank?
Center contrasts with flank.
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