Flange Definition

flănj
flanged, flanges, flanging
noun
flanges
A projecting rim or collar on a wheel, pipe, rail, etc., that serves to hold it in place, give it strength, guide it, or attach it to something else.
Webster's New World
A wide edge on a pillow, placemat, or other fabric object, especially a piece of fabric or ribbon extending from the outer seam.
American Heritage

The projecting edge of a rigid or semi-rigid component.

Wiktionary
(gaming) An ability in a role-playing game which is not commonly available, overpowered or arbitrarily imposed by the referees.
Wiktionary

(vulgar slang) A vulva.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
verb
flanged, flanges, flanging
To put a flange on.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Flange

Noun

Singular:
flange
Plural:
flanges

Origin of Flange

  • From dialectal English flange (“to project”), flanch (“a projection”), from Old French flanche (“flank, side”). See flank. As a term for a group of baboons, it was popularized in the comedy TV series Not the Nine O'Clock News.

    From Wiktionary

  • Possibly variant of flanch device at the side of an escutcheon perhaps from French flanche feminine of flanc side flank

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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