FLANK Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word flank. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for FLANK
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| wing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a movable organ for flying (one of a pair) • one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane • a stage area out of sight of the audience • a unit of military aircraft • the side of military or naval formation • a hockey player stationed in a forward position on either side • (in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft • a group within a political party or legislature or other organization that holds distinct views or has a particular function • the wing of a fowl • a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud • an addition that extends a main building verb • travel through the air; be airborne | ||||||||
| side | nounn | |||||||
adjective • located on a side noun • a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location • one of two or more contesting groups • either the left or right half of a body • a surface forming part of the outside of an object • an extended outer surface of an object • an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect) • a line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure • a family line of descent • a lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food • an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute • an elevated geological formation • (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist verb • take sides for or against | ||||||||
| border | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a line that indicates a boundary • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • the boundary of a surface • a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge • a strip forming the outer edge of something verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • enclose in or as if in a frame • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||||
| edge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the boundary of a surface • a line determining the limits of an area • a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object • the attribute of urgency in tone of voice • a slight competitive advantage • the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something verb • advance slowly, as if by inches • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary • provide with an edge | ||||||||
