Flange

woosaysdan · 22-04-2003 03:53PM #1

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

Praetorian · 22-04-2003 03:56PM

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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Gaz · 22-04-2003 03:56PM

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.