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FLANKS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Flanks.

Flanks - as a noun

The side of military or naval formation

Example: "They attacked the enemy's right flank"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wing

A subfigure consisting of a side of something

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
subfigure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A cut from the fleshy part of an animal's side between the ribs and the leg

The side between ribs and hipbone

Flanks - as a verb

Be located at the sides of something or somebody

Example Sentences

"She massaged her horse's flanks after a long ride."
"The castle was attacked from both flanks simultaneously."
"The football team's strategy was to attack the opponent's flanks."
"The hillside was covered in sheep grazing on the grassy flanks."
"The army flanks the enemy troops, strategizing their attack from both sides."
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Word Game Points

Is FLANKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flanks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLANKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is FLANKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flanks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLANKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is FLANKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flanks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLANKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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