Definitions for flange
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Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. flange, rimnoun

   a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. flangenoun

   An external or internal rib or rim, used either to add strength or to hold something in place.

2. flangenoun

   The projecting edge of a rigid or semi-rigid component.

3. flangenoun

   An ability in a role-playing game which is not commonly available, overpowered or arbitrarily imposed by the referees.

4. flangenoun

   A vulva.

5. flangenoun

   The collective noun for a group of baboons.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Flangenoun

   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

   Etymology: [Prov. E. flange to project, flanch a projection. See Flanch, Flank.]

2. Flangenoun

   a plate or ring to form a rim at the end of a pipe when fastened to the pipe

   Etymology: [Prov. E. flange to project, flanch a projection. See Flanch, Flank.]

3. Flangeverb

   to make a flange on; to furnish with a flange

   Etymology: [Prov. E. flange to project, flanch a projection. See Flanch, Flank.]

4. Flangeverb

   to be bent into a flange

   Etymology: [Prov. E. flange to project, flanch a projection. See Flanch, Flank.]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Flange

   A flange is an external or internal ridge, or rim, for strength, as the flange of an iron beam such as an I-beam or a T-beam; or for attachment to another object, as the flange on the end of a pipe, steam cylinder, etc., or on the lens mount of a camera; or for a flange of a rail car or tram wheel. Thus flanged wheels are wheels with a flange on one side to keep the wheels from running off the rails. The term "flange" is also used for a kind of tool used to form flanges. Pipes with flanges can be assembled and disassembled easily.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Flange

   flanj, n. a projecting or raised edge or flank, as of a wheel or of a rail.—adj. Flanged.—n. Flange′-rail, a rail having a flange on one side to prevent wheels running off. [Corr. of flank.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. flange

   In steamers, is the projecting rim at the end of two iron pipes for uniting them. (See PORT-FLANGE.)

Entomology(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Flange

   a projecting rim or edge.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of flange in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of flange in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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