The royal poinciana (Delonix regia), a showy tropical tree.

(transitive) To attack the flank(s) of. / (transitive) To defend the flank(s) of. / (transitive) To place to the side(s) of.

(anatomy) The flesh between the last rib and the hip; the side. / (cooking) A cut of meat from the flank of an animal. / (military) The extreme left or right edge of a military formation, army etc.

(US, nautical, of speed) Maximum. 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.

a person who whips themselves or others either as part of a religious penance or for sexual gratification.

Given to flagellation.

A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle with a shorter stick attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.

(transitive) To beat using a flail or similar implement. / (transitive) To wave or swing vigorously / (transitive) To thresh. / (intransitive) To move like a flail.

A flat, rectangular piece of rock or stone used for paving or roofing. / One of several types of rock easily split and suitable for making flagstones.

Alternative form of in flagrante delicto