flange
1 of 2noun
ˈflanj 
1
: a rib or rim for strength, for guiding, or for attachment to another object
a flange on a pipe
a flange on a wheel
2
: a projecting edge of cloth used for decoration on clothing
a jacket with flange shoulders
flange
2 of 2verb
flanged; flanging
transitive verb
: to furnish with a flange
Example Sentences
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Aditi Sangal, CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 The flange nuts on the axle shaft sub-assemblies can loosen over time and potentially cause one or both axle shaft sub-assemblies to separate from the axle housing. Detroit Free Press, 9 July 2022 The flange nuts on the axle shaft subassemblies can loosen over time and potentially cause one or both axle shaft sub-assemblies to separate from the axle housing. USA TODAY, 1 July 2022 Outfitted with a méga-tapisserie dial and an outer flange for the tachymeter scale, the ref. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 9 July 2022 From the contemporary coffee table and line artwork above the fireplace (a Kayce Hughes creation) to the china cabinet and satin flange detail on the pale blue sofas, these accents enhanced the room's warmth. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 11 May 2022 For those new to breastfeeding, the Go's nipple sizing guide can be helpful in picking the right flange size. Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 10 May 2022 The chapter ring takes a near-vertical plunge along the flange, with lacquered indexes and polished hour markers that cling to the edge as if skiing downhill into the movement. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2022 But the jaw stood out because of the shape and size of the teeth, the spacing between them and the shape of the flange (the part of the chin that stuck down to protect the animal’s canine teeth). Raegan Scharfetter, Scientific American, 15 Mar. 2022 See More
Noun
The addition of frost: The team also discovered a line of frost on the inner stage flange. Aditi Sangal, CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 The flange nuts on the axle shaft sub-assemblies can loosen over time and potentially cause one or both axle shaft sub-assemblies to separate from the axle housing. Detroit Free Press, 9 July 2022 The flange nuts on the axle shaft subassemblies can loosen over time and potentially cause one or both axle shaft sub-assemblies to separate from the axle housing. USA TODAY, 1 July 2022 Outfitted with a méga-tapisserie dial and an outer flange for the tachymeter scale, the ref. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 9 July 2022 From the contemporary coffee table and line artwork above the fireplace (a Kayce Hughes creation) to the china cabinet and satin flange detail on the pale blue sofas, these accents enhanced the room's warmth. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 11 May 2022 For those new to breastfeeding, the Go's nipple sizing guide can be helpful in picking the right flange size. Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 10 May 2022 The chapter ring takes a near-vertical plunge along the flange, with lacquered indexes and polished hour markers that cling to the edge as if skiing downhill into the movement. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2022 But the jaw stood out because of the shape and size of the teeth, the spacing between them and the shape of the flange (the part of the chin that stuck down to protect the animal’s canine teeth). Raegan Scharfetter, Scientific American, 15 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
perhaps alteration of flanch a curving charge on a heraldic shield
First Known Use
Noun
circa 1735, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
circa 1859, in the meaning defined above