meaning of flange
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.
2. A plate or ring to form a rim at the end of a pipe when fastened to the pipe.
3. To make a flange on; to furnish with a flange.
4. To be bent into a flange.
5. a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object
Related Words
