English- translations for flank

To attack the flank of
To place to the side of
To be placed to the side of something (usually in terms of two objects, one on each side
The flesh between the last rib and the hip; the side
The extreme left or right edge of a military formation, army etc
The side of something, in general senses
The outermost strip of a road
That part of the acting surface of a gear wheel tooth that lies within the pitch line
Maximum. Historically faster than full speed , now frequently used interchangeably.

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