flange
pronunciation
How to pronounce flange in British English:
UK [flændʒ]
How to pronounce flange in American English:
US [flændʒ]
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- Noun:
- a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object
Word Origin
- flange (n.)
- 1680s, "a widening or branching out," of unknown origin, perhaps related to Old French flanche "flank, hip, side," fem. of flanc (see flank (n.)). Meaning "projecting rim, etc., used for strength or guidance" is from 1735. As a verb from 1820.
Example
- 1. Therefore , the casing must be assembled , the tank flange and install process in oil .
- 2. I uncover a broken flange with screws still attached , and taylor digs up a hunk of lead .
- 3. Clean crankshaft flange carefully using acetone or solvent naphtha .
- 4. Fit flange for positive crankcase ventilation .
- 5. The flange connecting pipe and a gas guide pipe , during storage can be simultaneously used as oil sampling piston .