Associations to the word «Fluke»

FLUKE, noun. A lucky or improbable occurrence, with the implication that the occurrence could not be repeated.

FLUKE, verb. To obtain a successful outcome by pure chance.

FLUKE, verb. (snooker) To fortuitously pot a ball in an unintended way.

FLUKE, noun. A flounder.

FLUKE, noun. A trematode; a parasitic flatworm of the Trematoda class, related to the tapeworm.

FLUKE, noun. Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail.

FLUKE, noun. (nautical) Any of the triangular blades at the end of an anchor, designed to catch the ground.

FLUKE, noun. A metal hook on the head of certain staff weapons (such as a bill), made in various forms depending on function, whether used for grappling or to penetrate armour when swung at an opponent.

FLUKE, noun. In general, a winglike formation on a central piece.

FLUKE, proper noun. A surname​.

FLUKE, noun. A stroke of luck.

FLUKE, noun. A barb on a harpoon or arrow.

FLUKE, noun. Flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor.

FLUKE, noun. Either of the two lobes of the tail of a cetacean.

FLUKE, noun. Parasitic flatworms having external suckers for attaching to a host.