Loin vs. Flank
Loinnoun
The part of the body (of humans and quadrupeds) at each side of the backbone, between the ribs and hips
Loinnoun
Any of several cuts of meat taken from this part of an animal
Loinnoun
That part of a human being or quadruped, which extends on either side of the spinal column between the hip bone and the false ribs. In human beings the loins are also called the reins. See Illust. of Beef.
Loinnoun
A cut of meat taken from this part of a food animal, as from cattle or hogs.
Loinnoun
The pubic area; the genitalia, especially in women; as, receptive loins.
Loinnoun
a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump
Loinnoun
either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds
Loinnoun
the part of the body on both sides of the spine between the lowest (false) ribs and the hip bones.
Loinnoun
the region of the sexual organs regarded as the source of erotic or procreative power
Loinnoun
a joint of meat that includes the vertebrae of the loins
Loin
The loins, or lumbus, are the sides between the lower ribs and pelvis, and the lower part of the back. The term is used to describe the anatomy of humans and quadrupeds, such as horses, pigs, or cattle.
Flankverb
(transitive) To attack the flank(s) of.
Flankverb
(transitive) To defend the flank(s) of.
Flankverb
(transitive) To place to the side(s) of.
Flankverb
(intransitive) To be placed to the side(s) of something (usually in terms of two objects, one on each side).
Flanknoun
(anatomy) The flesh between the last rib and the hip; the side.
Flanknoun
(cooking) A cut of meat from the flank of an animal.
Flanknoun
(military) The extreme left or right edge of a military formation, army etc.
Flanknoun
(military) The sides of a bastion perpendicular to the wall from which the bastion projects.
Flanknoun
The side of something, in general senses.
Flanknoun
The outermost strip of a road.
Flanknoun
(soccer) The wing, one side of the pitch.
Flanknoun
That part of the acting surface of a gear wheel tooth that lies within the pitch line.
Flankadjective
Maximum. Historically faster than full speed (the most a vessel can sustain without excessive engine wear or risk of damage), now frequently used interchangeably. Typically used in an emergency or during an attack.
Flanknoun
The fleshy or muscular part of the side of an animal, between the ribs and the hip. See Illust. of Beef.
Flanknoun
The side of an army, or of any division of an army, as of a brigade, regiment, or battalion; the extreme right or left; as, to attack an enemy in flank is to attack him on the side.
Flanknoun
That part of a bastion which reaches from the curtain to the face, and defends the curtain, the flank and face of the opposite bastion; any part of a work defending another by a fire along the outside of its parapet.
Flanknoun
The side of any building.
Flanknoun
That part of the acting surface of a gear wheel tooth that lies within the pitch line.
Flankverb
To stand at the flank or side of; to border upon.
Flankverb
To overlook or command the flank of; to secure or guard the flank of; to pass around or turn the flank of; to attack, or threaten to attack; the flank of.
Flankverb
To border; to touch.
Flankverb
To be posted on the side.
Flanknoun
the side of military or naval formation;
Flanknoun
a subfigure consisting of a side of something
Flanknoun
a cut from the fleshy part of an animal's side between the ribs and the leg
Flanknoun
the side between ribs and hipbone
Flankverb
be located at the sides of something or somebody
Flanknoun
the side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip
Flanknoun
a cut of meat from the flank of an animal
Flanknoun
the side of a large object or structure
Flanknoun
the right or left side of a body of people such as an army, a naval force, or a soccer team
Flanknoun
the right or left side of a gaming area such as a chessboard.
Flanknoun
another term for wing forward
Flankverb
be on each or on one side of
Flankverb
guard or strengthen (a military force or position) from the side
Flankverb
attack down or from the sides, or rake with gunfire from the sides
