Flank

usgb/flæŋk/
noun

The side part of something.

He stood at the flank of the building.
Visual representation of "flank" - The side part of something

Often appears as...

  • left flank
  • right flank
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Spatial Reference

Used to describe physical location, usually in relation to other objects.

Illustration for Spatial Reference
The coffee shop is right at the city square's flank.
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Not Literal

Can be metaphorical, referring to a less prominent position or aspect.

Illustration for Not Literal
In the discussion, he only argued from the topic's flank.
Visual representation of the word "Flank"

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