n. & v. Engin.
n. a projecting flat rim, collar, or rib, used for strengthening or attachment.
v.tr. provide with a flange. flangeless n.
[ 17th c.: perh. f. flange widen out f. OF flangir (as FLANCH) ]
n. & v. Engin.
n. a projecting flat rim, collar, or rib, used for strengthening or attachment.
v.tr. provide with a flange. flangeless n.
[ 17th c.: perh. f. flange widen out f. OF flangir (as FLANCH) ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012