vi to be bent into a flange.
2. flange ·vt to make a flange on; to furnish with a flange.
3. flange ·noun a plate or ring to form a rim at the end of a pipe when fastened to the pipe.
4. flange ·noun 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.