browse words by letter
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
more about flange
flange |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Flange \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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Flange \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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Flange \Flange\, v. i. To be bent into a flange. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: flange n : used for strength or for attaching to another object [syn: {rim}]
more about flange
This work is licensed under a
