°(nautical) Maximum (of speed). 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 (All ahead flank!).
noun
°The flesh between the last rib and the hip; the side.
°(culinary) A cut of meat from the flank of an animal.
verb
°To attack the flank(s) of something.
°To defend the flank(s) of something.
synonyms:
side, wing