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Definition of Flange
1. Noun. A projection used for strength or for attaching to another object.
Definition of Flange
1. n. An external or internal rib, or rim, for strength, as the flange of an iron beam; or for a guide, as the flange of a car wheel (see Car wheel.); or for attachment to another object, as the flange on the end of a pipe, steam cylinder, etc.
2. v. t. To make a flange on; to furnish with a flange.
3. v. i. To be bent into a flange.
Definition of Flange
1. Noun. An external or internal rib or rim, used either to add strength or to hold something in place. ¹
2. Noun. The projecting edge of a rigid or semi-rigid component. ¹
3. Noun. (gaming) An ability in a role-playing game which is not commonly available, overpowered or arbitrarily imposed by the referees. ¹
4. Noun. (vulgar slang) A vulva. ¹
5. Noun. (rare) The collective noun for a group of baboons. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Flange
1. to provide with a protecting rim [v FLANGED, FLANGING, FLANGES]
Medical Definition of Flange
1. That part of the denture base which extends from the cervical ends of the teeth to the border of the denture. (05 Mar 2000)