heraldry, are borne sometimes single, sometimes in pairs; in which case, they are called conjoined. When the points are downward, they are said to be inverted; when up, elevated.

military affairs, are the two flanks or extremes of an army, ranged in form of a battle; being the right and left sides thereof.

fortification, denote the longer sides of hornworks, crownworks, tenailles, and the like out-works; including the ramparts and parapets; with which they are bounded on the right and left, from their gorge to their front.