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    Flancos (en. Flanks)

    /ˈflankos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The sides of the human body or an animal.
    The boxer took a hit to the flanks.
    El boxeador recibió un golpe en los flancos.
    The sides of an object or structure.
    The house has windows on the flanks.
    La casa tiene ventanas en los flancos.
    Lateral portion of something.
    The flank of the car was damaged.
    El flanco del coche estaba dañado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'flancus', which means 'side' or 'flank'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    right flank
    Right side of an object or entity.
    flanco derecho
    weak flank
    The most vulnerable part of a defense or structure.
    flanco débil

    Related Words

    flanking
    Action of flanking, or attacking from the sides.
    flanqueo
    outer flank
    The outer side of a structure or object.
    flanco exterior

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to someone who is a bit clumsy or absent-minded.
    That guy is a flank when it comes to dancing.
    Ese tipo es un flanco cuando se trata de bailar.
    To describe a complicated problem or situation.
    The meeting was full of flanks, no one could agree.
    La reunión estuvo llena de flancos, nadie se puso de acuerdo.