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flange

noun · verb

Simple meaning

An external or internal rib or rim, used either to add strength or to hold something in place.

Pronunciation

Say it like this:

flanj
US device voice
IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈflændʒ

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. An external or internal rib or rim, used either to add strength or to hold something in place.

  2. The projecting edge of a rigid or semi-rigid component.

  3. The electronic sound distortion produced by a flanger.

verb

  1. transitivemechanics

    To make a flange on; to furnish with a flange; to bend (esp. sheet metal) in the form of a flange.

  2. intransitive

    To be bent into a flange.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical
Typical Use
Varies by meaning

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: An external or internal rib or rim, used either to add strength or to hold something in place.

Used this way, flange is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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