No. 6,976 in German
flanken
"Flanken" in English means "to cross" (in sports, to send the ball across the field).
In a sentence
Er flankt den Ball präzise ins Strafraum.
He crosses the ball precisely into the penalty area.
In this sentence, 'flankt' refers to the action of crossing the ball in soccer or football.
Die Küche hat Flanken aus massiver Eiche.
The kitchen has flanks made of solid oak.
Here, 'Flanken' is used to describe structural sides or parts of an object.
Die Flanken des Berges sind mit schneebedeckt.
The slopes of the mountain are covered in snow.
In this context, 'Flanken' describes the sides or slopes of a mountain.
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