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flank, to flank

noting Ukraine had managed to send reserves on the flanks

The assault opened up from their right flank.

He put his hand on the cow's flank.

They continued along the flank of the mountain. 

The couple was flanked by two Christmas trees. 

Bookcases flank the bed. 

She  sat in the armchair flanking the window seat.

He walks flanked by heavily armed guards.



to flank: Flanquear.  If something is flanked by things, las tiene a ambos lados.

flank: 1. Costado. || 2. Lado. (loosely) the outer part of the human thigh || 3. a cut of beef from the flank || 4. flanco.  ||  5. el lado de una formación militar o naval.