Found 2 items, similar to flange.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: flange flange n : a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object [syn: rim]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Flange 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. [1913 Webster] 2. A plate or ring to form a rim at the end of a pipe when fastened to the pipe. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] Flange \Flange\, v. i. To be bent into a flange. [1913 Webster]