flank

/ˈflæŋk/verb
High School
1

To attack the flank(s) of.

2

To defend the flank(s) of.

3

To place to the side(s) of.

4

To be placed to the side(s) of something (usually in terms of two objects, one on each side).

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Synonyms

straddle

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

bancbankhankmanksanktankyankblankclankplank

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

fabfacfaefanfaofarfatfawfayfaz

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

abtabuacaackactaddadsadzaftahn

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

fangfengfinkfongfungflingflunkfunkyfingerfungus

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