Definition of flange
(Entry 1 of 2)
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 edge of cloth used for decoration on clothing
a jacket with flange shoulders
flange
verb
flanged; flanging
Definition of flange (Entry 2 of 2)
: to furnish with a flange
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The first known use of flange was circa 1735
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