flange

/flændʒ/
/flɑndʒ/
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Other forms: flanges

Definitions of flange
  1. noun
    a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object
    synonyms: rim
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    type of:
    projection
    any structure that branches out from a central support
Pronunciation
US
/flændʒ/
UK
/flɑndʒ/
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