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flank

flank

9 4.6
A cut of meat from the side of an animal, between the ribs and leg
  • noun
  • /flæŋk/
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  • The chef came out and said today we have flank of Buffalo with a steroid sauce washed.
  • flank steak
  • grilled flank
  • beef flank

Examples

  • The recipe calls for marinating the flank steak overnight to enhance its flavor.

  • Did you eat too much flank steak?

    Disturbing Behavior (1998)

  • I'm basically turning this beautiful flank steak into hamburger meat.

  • There were grilled flank steaks marinated in soy sauce, garlic, and herbs, served with baked potatoes, salad, and a perfect red wine.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • For dinner, I grilled a delicious piece of flank steak served with roasted vegetables.

  • At the barbecue, everyone enjoyed the tender flank steak, which had a rich, savory taste.

Synonyms

flank steak
vsflank
4 3.2

A thin cut of beef from the lower belly with strong flavor and a chewy texture

is the side cut between the ribs and leg rather than the lower chest
flanken
vsflank
  • US
1 9.5

A cut of beef from the lower side of the cow used for stews and soups

is the general side cut not limited to specific recipes

Compounds

flank steak
4 3.2

A thin cut of beef from the lower belly with strong flavor and a chewy texture

How Tender

ribeye
8 2.9
sirloin
11 2.9
flank
9 4.6
round
  • US
26 6.1

Surface Forms

flank singular
flanks plural

Etymology

Flank for the cut of meat also comes from Old French flanc meaning 'side', because this piece is taken from the side of the animal. That's why a flank steak is meat from the animal's side and cooks quickly.