strongflank
nounUK /ˈstrɒŋ.flæŋk/
US /ˈstrɔːŋ.flæŋk/
The strong side of an animal or army.
The knight guarded the strongflank of the castle wall.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The tougher or better-protected side of a group.
The team attacked the strongflank of the enemy line.
3. A person or thing that gives solid support from the side.
She was the strongflank of the whole project.
4. The side of a ship that is reinforced for battle.
The sailors repaired the strongflank before the storm.