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Flank attack

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(Mil.) an attack upon the side of an army or body of troops, distinguished from one upon its front or rear.

See also: Flank



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White Fang walked stiff-legged up the steps and across the porch, with tail rigidly erect, keeping his eyes on Dick to guard against a flank attack, and at the same time prepared for whatever fierce manifestation of the unknown that might pounce out upon him from the interior of the house.
White Fang by London, Jack View in context
So we made a flank attack around the end of the bar, shoved the protesting barkeepers aside, and helped ourselves to bottles.
John Barleycorn by London, Jack View in context
Sarah, though checked by this flank attack, was herself an old hand in the art.
The Valley of the Moon by London, Jack View in context
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