Associations to the word «Flange»

Wiktionary

FLANGE, noun. An external or internal rib or rim, used either to add strength or to hold something in place.
FLANGE, noun. The projecting edge of a rigid or semi-rigid component.
FLANGE, noun. (gaming) An ability in a role-playing game which is not commonly available, overpowered or arbitrarily imposed by the referees.
FLANGE, noun. (vulgar slang) A vulva.
FLANGE, noun. (rare) (humorous) The collective noun for a group of baboons.
FLANGE, verb. (intransitive) To be bent into a flange.
FLANGE, verb. (transitive) To make a flange on; to furnish with a flange.

Dictionary definition

FLANGE, noun. A projection used for strength or for attaching to another object.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley