flanks

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• Flanks of a frontier — Flank Flank (fl[a^][ng]k), n. [F. flanc, prob. fr. L. flaccus flabby, with n inserted. Cf. {Flaccid}, {Flanch}, {Flange}.] 1. The fleshy or muscular part of the side of an animal, between the ribs and the hip. See Illust. of {Beef}. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• flanks — flæŋk n. side between the ribs and hip (on a person or animal); cut of meat from the flank of an animal; side of anything (i.e. mountain, ship) v. be placed at the side of; guard the side of; attack the side of; go around the side of …   English contemporary dictionary

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• F&U — flanks and upper quadrants …   Medical dictionary

• F\&U — • flanks and upper quadrants …   Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations

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