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flange
(flănj)n.
1. A protruding rim, edge, rib, or collar, as on a wheel or a pipe shaft, used to strengthen an object, hold it in place, or attach it to another object.
2. A wide edge on a pillow, placemat, or other fabric object, especially a piece of fabric or ribbon extending from the outer seam.
[Possibly variant of flanch, device at the side of an escutcheon, perhaps from French flanche, feminine of flanc, side; see flank.]
flange v.
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flange
(flændʒ)n
1. (Mechanical Engineering) a projecting disc-shaped collar or rim on an object for locating or strengthening it or for attaching it to another object
2. (Mechanical Engineering) a flat outer face of a rolled-steel joist, esp of an I- or H-beam
3. (Mechanical Engineering) a tool for forming a flange
vb
4. (Mechanical Engineering) (tr) to attach or provide (a component) with a flange
5. (Mechanical Engineering) (intr) to take the form of a flange
[C17: probably changed from earlier flaunche curved segment at side of a heraldic field, from French flanc flank]
flanged adj
ˈflangeless adj
ˈflanger n
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flange
(flændʒ)n.
a rim, collar, ring, or pair of ridges projecting usu. at right angles from a shaft, pipe, machine housing, etc., as to strengthen it, provide support, or enable attachment of objects.
[1425–75; late Middle English flaunche side charge (on shield face) < Middle French flanche, feminine derivative of flanc flank]
flange′less, adj.
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flange
Past participle: flanged
Gerund: flanging
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| Noun | 1. |  flange - a projection used for strength or for attaching to another objectprojection - any structure that branches out from a central support |
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Translations
صَفيحَة ذات شَفَةٍ على إطار السَّيّارَه
obruba
falsflange
kragi
antbriaunis
rievauzmala
çıkıntı kenarflanş
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flange
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flange
(flӕndʒ) noun a raised edge on the rim of a wheel etc.
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