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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Flange — Flange, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Flanged} (fl[a^]njd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Flanging} (fl[a^]n j[i^]ng).] (Mach.) To make a flange on; to furnish with a flange. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Flange — Flange, v. i. To be bent into a flange. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
flange — s. f. ou m. Disco perpendicular ao eixo de um tubo, para ligação com outro por meio de parafusos com porcas. ‣ Etimologia: inglês flange … Dicionário da Língua Portuguesa
flange — flange·less; flange; … English syllables
flange — [flanj] n. [< ? ME flaunch, a lenticular space on a coat of arms < OFr flanche, side, var. of flanc: see FLANK] a projecting rim or collar on a wheel, pipe, rail, etc., that serves to hold it in place, give it strength, guide it, or attach… … English World dictionary
flange — index border Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
flange — [flændʒ] n [Date: 1600 1700; Origin: Perhaps from early modern French flaunche, from Old French flanc; FLANK1] the flat edge that stands out from an object such as a railway wheel, to keep it in the right position or strengthen it … Dictionary of contemporary English
flange — [ flændʒ ] noun count an edge that sticks out on a wheel so that it stays in the correct position … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
flange — 1680s, of unknown origin, perhaps related to O.Fr. flanche flank, side, fem. of flanc (see FLANK (Cf. flank)) … Etymology dictionary
flange — ► NOUN ▪ a projecting rim or piece. DERIVATIVES flanged adjective. ORIGIN perhaps from Old French flanchir to bend … English terms dictionary
