fluke

[ flook ]

/ fluk /

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noun

the part of an anchor that catches in the ground, especially the flat triangular piece at the end of each arm.

a barb, or the barbed head, of a harpoon, spear, arrow, or the like.

either half of the triangular tail of a whale.

Origin of fluke

First recorded in 1555–65; perhaps special use of fluke³

Words nearby fluke

fluid mechanics, fluid mosaic model, fluid ounce, fluid pressure, fluidrachm, fluke, flukey, fluky, flumadiddle, flume, flummery

Definition for fluke (2 of 3)

fluke²

[ flook ]

/ fluk /

noun

an accidental advantage; stroke of good luck: He got the job by a fluke.

an accident or chance happening.

an accidentally successful stroke, as in billiards.

Origin of fluke

First recorded in 1855–60; of obscure origin; compare dial. fluke a guess

Definition for fluke (3 of 3)

fluke³

[ flook ]

/ fluk /

noun

any of several American flounders of the genus Paralichthys, especially P. dentatus, found in the Atlantic Ocean.

any of various other flatfishes.

a trematode.

Origin of fluke

before 900; Middle English flok(e), fluke,Old English flōc; cognate with Old Norse flōki; compare Old High German flah flat (German flach)

OTHER WORDS FROM fluke

flukeless, adjective

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Example sentences from the Web for fluke

These were not flukes, either — San Diego and Chicago finished the season ranked Nos.
What To Watch For In The Wildest MLB Playoffs Ever|Neil Paine (neil.paine@fivethirtyeight.com)|September 28, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
Republicans think Brindisi’s win was a fluke, and now he has a record they can wield to try to pin him as a standard Democrat.
The House seats most likely to flip in November|Amber Phillips|September 25, 2020|Washington Post
For me, that is a lot of similar results for this to be a fluke.
I’m an epidemiologist and a dad. Here’s why I think schools should reopen.|Benjamin P. Linas|July 9, 2020|Vox
In 1989, a newly registered Republican in Louisiana named David Duke won his only election by a fluke.
The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise|Jason Berry|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST

“Sandra Fluke Aborts Congressional Bid,” read another headline on Breitbart after Fluke opted to run instead for the state Senate.
Sandra Fluke, Still Under Attack, Heads to California General Election|Olivia Nuzzi|June 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
From the moment the word was out that Fluke was considering a run for office, she was the subject of right-wing side-eye.
Sandra Fluke, Still Under Attack, Heads to California General Election|Olivia Nuzzi|June 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Having her as our guest was a fluke of Divine Order and a true example of Ask and You shall receive.
Common: Maya Angelou ‘Touched My Soul’|Common|May 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was a chance occurrence, something of a fluke, but it was meant to be.
Sandi Thom On How To Make It As A Female Rock Star|Sandi Thom|April 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Fluke, a very late potato, is a great favorite with many who produce for market.
The $100 Prize Essay on the Cultivation of the Potato; and How to Cook the Potato|D. H. Compton and Pierre Blot
I seen a crocodile bite the fluke of an anchor same as I chew that quid.
Ulysses|James Joyce
Close by where it leaped a large whale lifted its fluke almost perpendicularly out of the water and thrashed it into foam.
A Summer's Outing|Carter H. Harrison
Occasionally Mr Fluke stopped him to ask a question, then said, “Go on, go on.”
Owen Hartley; or, Ups and Downs|William H. G. Kingston
In 1790 Menzies likewise described and figured a fluke about two inches long.
Parasites|T. Spencer Cobbold

British Dictionary definitions for fluke (1 of 3)

fluke¹

/ (fluːk) /

noun

Also called: flue a flat bladelike projection at the end of the arm of an anchor

either of the two lobes of the tail of a whale or related animal

Also called: flue the barb or barbed head of a harpoon, arrow, etc

Word Origin for fluke

C16: perhaps a special use of fluke ³ (in the sense: a flounder)

British Dictionary definitions for fluke (2 of 3)

fluke²

/ (fluːk) /

noun

an accidental stroke of luck

any chance happening

verb

(tr) to gain, make, or hit by a fluke

Word Origin for fluke

C19: of unknown origin

British Dictionary definitions for fluke (3 of 3)

fluke³

/ (fluːk) /

noun

any parasitic flatworm, such as the blood fluke and liver fluke, of the classes Monogenea and Digenea (formerly united in a single class Trematoda)

another name for flounder 2 (def. 1)

Word Origin for fluke

Old English flōc; related to Old Norse flōki flounder, Old Saxon flaka sole, Old High German flah smooth

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Medical definitions for fluke

fluke

[ flōōk ]

n.

trematode

Scientific definitions for fluke

fluke

[ flōōk ]

Either of the two flattened fins of a whale's tail.

See trematode.

单词	fluke
释义	fluke ¹ [ flook ] / fluk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR fluke ON THESAURUS.COM noun the part of an anchor that catches in the ground, especially the flat triangular piece at the end of each arm. a barb, or the barbed head, of a harpoon, spear, arrow, or the like. either half of the triangular tail of a whale. Origin of fluke ¹ First recorded in 1555–65; perhaps special use of fluke³ Words nearby fluke fluid mechanics, fluid mosaic model, fluid ounce, fluid pressure, fluidrachm, fluke, flukey, fluky, flumadiddle, flume, flummery Definition for fluke (2 of 3) fluke² [ flook ] / fluk / noun an accidental advantage; stroke of good luck: He got the job by a fluke. an accident or chance happening. an accidentally successful stroke, as in billiards. Origin of fluke ² First recorded in 1855–60; of obscure origin; compare dial. fluke a guess Definition for fluke (3 of 3) fluke³ [ flook ] / fluk / noun any of several American flounders of the genus Paralichthys, especially P. dentatus, found in the Atlantic Ocean. any of various other flatfishes. a trematode. Origin of fluke ³ before 900; Middle English flok(e), fluke,Old English flōc; cognate with Old Norse flōki; compare Old High German flah flat (German flach) OTHER WORDS FROM fluke flukeless, adjective Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for fluke These were not flukes, either — San Diego and Chicago finished the season ranked Nos. What To Watch For In The Wildest MLB Playoffs Ever\|Neil Paine (neil.paine@fivethirtyeight.com)\|September 28, 2020\|FiveThirtyEight Republicans think Brindisi’s win was a fluke, and now he has a record they can wield to try to pin him as a standard Democrat. The House seats most likely to flip in November\|Amber Phillips\|September 25, 2020\|Washington Post For me, that is a lot of similar results for this to be a fluke. I’m an epidemiologist and a dad. Here’s why I think schools should reopen.\|Benjamin P. Linas\|July 9, 2020\|Vox In 1989, a newly registered Republican in Louisiana named David Duke won his only election by a fluke. The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise\|Jason Berry\|January 3, 2015\|DAILY BEAST “Sandra Fluke Aborts Congressional Bid,” read another headline on Breitbart after Fluke opted to run instead for the state Senate. Sandra Fluke, Still Under Attack, Heads to California General Election\|Olivia Nuzzi\|June 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST From the moment the word was out that Fluke was considering a run for office, she was the subject of right-wing side-eye. Sandra Fluke, Still Under Attack, Heads to California General Election\|Olivia Nuzzi\|June 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Having her as our guest was a fluke of Divine Order and a true example of Ask and You shall receive. Common: Maya Angelou ‘Touched My Soul’\|Common\|May 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It was a chance occurrence, something of a fluke, but it was meant to be. Sandi Thom On How To Make It As A Female Rock Star\|Sandi Thom\|April 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The Fluke, a very late potato, is a great favorite with many who produce for market. The $100 Prize Essay on the Cultivation of the Potato; and How to Cook the Potato\|D. H. Compton and Pierre Blot I seen a crocodile bite the fluke of an anchor same as I chew that quid. Ulysses\|James Joyce Close by where it leaped a large whale lifted its fluke almost perpendicularly out of the water and thrashed it into foam. A Summer's Outing\|Carter H. Harrison Occasionally Mr Fluke stopped him to ask a question, then said, “Go on, go on.” Owen Hartley; or, Ups and Downs\|William H. G. Kingston In 1790 Menzies likewise described and figured a fluke about two inches long. Parasites\|T. Spencer Cobbold British Dictionary definitions for fluke (1 of 3) fluke¹ / (fluːk) / noun Also called: flue a flat bladelike projection at the end of the arm of an anchor either of the two lobes of the tail of a whale or related animal Also called: flue the barb or barbed head of a harpoon, arrow, etc Word Origin for fluke C16: perhaps a special use of fluke ³ (in the sense: a flounder) British Dictionary definitions for fluke (2 of 3) fluke² / (fluːk) / noun an accidental stroke of luck any chance happening verb (tr) to gain, make, or hit by a fluke Word Origin for fluke C19: of unknown origin British Dictionary definitions for fluke (3 of 3) fluke³ / (fluːk) / noun any parasitic flatworm, such as the blood fluke and liver fluke, of the classes Monogenea and Digenea (formerly united in a single class Trematoda) another name for flounder 2 (def. 1) Word Origin for fluke Old English flōc; related to Old Norse flōki flounder, Old Saxon flaka sole, Old High German flah smooth Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to fluke Take An Aquarium Word Trip With Dictionary.com And Georgia AquariumTo help you get into full teacher and tour-guide mode, we've teamed up with the Georgia Aquarium to put together an educational language guide for you to reference as you're exploring the aquarium with your kids. READ MORE Words related to fluke blessing, quirk, fortuity, accident, fortune, break, windfall, incident, contingency, fortunate, good luck Medical definitions for fluke fluke [ flōōk ] n. trematode The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for fluke fluke [ flōōk ] Either of the two flattened fins of a whale's tail. See trematode. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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