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Flange

Flange Meaning & Definition
Flange Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Flange?

[n] a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object

Synonyms | Synonyms for Flange: rim

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See Also | projection

Flange In Webster's Dictionary

\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. --Knight. 2. A plate or ring to form a rim at the end of a pipe when fastened to the pipe. {Blind flange}, a plate for covering or closing the end of a pipe. {Flange joint}, a joint, as that of pipes, where the connecting pieces have flanges by which the parts are bolted together. --Knight. {Flange rail}, a rail with a flange on one side, to keep wheels, etc. from running off. {Flange turning}, the process of forming a flange on a wrought iron plate by bending and hammering it when hot.
\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.
\Flange\, v. i. To be bent into a flange.

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