Flange

woosaysdan

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

Praetorian

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

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.

woosaysdan

oh right ted

Victor

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.

Tyrrial

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

John2002

Ali G's definition is somewhat different though!!

zynaps

flange: antonym: minge. synonyms: very many.