Definition of Flange

1. Noun. A projection used for strength or for attaching to another object.

Exact synonyms: Rim
Generic synonyms: Projection

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Flange

flancard
flancards
flanch
flanched
flanches
flanching
flanconade
flanconades
flanel
flanerie
flaneries
flanes
flaneur
flaneurs
flang
flange contour
flanged
flangelike
flanger
flangers
flanges
flangeway
flangeways
flanging
flangs
flank
flank bone
flank incision
flank position

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