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Flange

woosaysdan · 2003-04-22 15:53:37

is the word flange a real word??? and if so what does it mean??

22-04-2003 3:53pm

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is the word flange a real word??? and if so what does it mean??

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#2 22-04-2003 3:56pm

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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.

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#3 22-04-2003 3:56pm

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flange

\Flange\ (fl[a^]nj), n. [Prov. E. flange to project, flanch a projection. See Flanch, Flank.] 1. 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.

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#4 22-04-2003 4:06pm

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oh right ted

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#5 22-04-2003 5:07pm

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Here's a demonstration of flanges - the first is a section through a steel column, the second is though a bolted joint on a piece of pipework.

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#6 23-04-2003 9:39pm

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wow! that was a lot of attention to such an uninteresing post.... i'm very impressed by everyone's willingness to help

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#7 24-04-2003 9:24am

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Ali G's definition is somewhat different though!!

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#8 26-04-2003 12:25am

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flange: antonym: minge. synonyms: very many.

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