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flank
flæŋk
noun
bok
Also
skrzydło(n)
Definition
The side of an animal or a person's body between the ribs and the hip; also, the side of a military formation or building.
Examples
The rider spurred his horse in the flank.
Jeździec ostrogą popędził konia w bok.
The enemy attacked the army's left flank.
Wróg zaatakował lewe skrzydło armii.
Collocations
left flankright flankon the flank
verb
flankować
Also
otaczać
Definition
To be situated on each side of or on one side of (someone or something); to protect or guard the side of.
Examples
Two bodyguards flanked the president as he walked.
Dwóch ochroniarzy flankowało prezydenta, gdy szedł.
The river is flanked by dense forests.
Rzeka jest otoczona gęstymi lasami.
Collocations
flanked byflank an enemyflank a position
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