rib flange
1Flange — (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… …
2Flange joint — 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… …
3Flange rail — 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… …
4Flange turning — 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… …
5Flange — A flange is an external or internal rib, or rim (lip), for strength, as the flange of an iron beam or I beam (or a T beam); or for a guide, as the flange of a train wheel; or for attachment to another object, as the flange on the end of a pipe,… …
6Flange (disambiguation) — A flange is a rib or rim.Flange may also refer to: * Flanging, an audio effect *A collective noun for baboons. [ [http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/collective/b/?view=uk AskOxford: B ] ] The word flange was used by Rowan Atkinson in a sketch …
7flange — I. noun Etymology: perhaps alteration of flanch a curving charge on a heraldic shield Date: circa 1735 1. a rib or rim for strength, for guiding, or for attachment to another object < a flange on a pipe > < a flange on a wheel > 2. a projecting… …
8flange — noun /flændʒ/ a) An external or internal rib or rim, used either to add strength or to hold something in place. I was in bed the other day with the missus and I asked to see her flange. Imagine my surprise when she got up went downstairs to my… …
9flange — n. & v. Engin. n. a projecting flat rim, collar, or rib, used for strengthening or attachment. v.tr. provide with a flange. Derivatives: flangeless n. Etymology: 17th c.: perh. f. flange widen out f. OF flangir (as FLANCH) …
10flange — A protruding rim, edge, rib, or collar, used to strengthen an object, hold it in place, or attach it to another object. Often simply a metal ring which flares at its base so it can be screwed to a flat surface; and when a rod is inserted into… …
