Flange

flange
    n 1: a projection used for strength or for attaching to another
         object [syn: {flange}, {rim}]
    

Flange \Flange\, v. i.
   To be bent into a flange.
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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.
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   2. A plate or ring to form a rim at the end of a pipe when
      fastened to the pipe.
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   {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.
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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.
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