Flanc
Flank
Language note: The 'c' is silent before 'n'.
Culture note: In France, this term can relate to both warfare and culinary cuts of meat.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Flanc
[flahn]
Flank
The side of something, such as a military formation.
L'attaque a eu lieu sur notre flanc.
The attack occurred on our flank.
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