Also means
flank, side
Usage Note
Flanke in sport means a ball played from a wide position into the penalty area; in everyday German it also means the side of a body or army flank. eine Flanke schlagen means to deliver a cross.
Examples
"Der Außenstürmer schlug eine präzise Flanke in den Strafraum."
Natural Translation
The winger delivered a precise cross into the penalty area.
Literal Translation
The outside-striker struck a precise cross into the penalty-area.
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