Flank, to flank as a verb. In sentence: To flank the above steps....
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2007-01-28 23:54:10 · 6 answers · asked by Jelena L. 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The noun "flank", and using "flank" as a verb, are military terms:
"Flank - (n) also called a wing; either end of a mobile or fortified military position; a refused flank is attached to or protected by terrain, a body of water, or defended fortifications, while one that is not protected is said to be "in the air"; (v) a maneuver that seeks to avoid a frontal assault by gaining the side or read of an enemy postition."
2007-01-29 00:13:23 · answer #1 · answered by Michael E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Comes from when people used to ride horses. "To" flank means to encircle from the rear side. "The" flank means the rear to the side,, form the horses flanks,, ie rear side.
2007-01-29 07:59:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jones' troops were able to out flank the enemy at Bunker hill.
2007-01-29 08:05:36 · answer #3 · answered by GreyGHost29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Military terms... To out maneuver or to get around.
2007-01-29 08:03:31 · answer #4 · answered by railroad_joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rear behind
2007-01-29 07:57:52 · answer #5 · answered by booge 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-29 07:56:46 · answer #6 · answered by ME 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋