flange

flange has 5 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 6.

Definitions

• n.. 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.
• n.. A plate or ring to form a rim at the end of a pipe when fastened to the pipe.
• v. t.. To make a flange on; to furnish with a flange.
• v. i.. To be bent into a flange.
• n.. a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object