The meaning of Flange
Flange – definition
nounA projecting flat rim, collar, or rib on an object, serving for strengthening or attachment or (on a wheel) for maintaining position on a rail.
Usage examples:
The flanges that held the tailpipe to the aircraft
nounA flat surface sticking out from an object, used to fix it to something or to make it stronger
Usage examples:
The flange around the wheels on railway trains helps to keep them on the rails.
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Word origin
late 17th century: perhaps based on Old French flanchir ‘to bend’.
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