flange
0 antonyms and opposites of flange, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A projecting rim or edge on an object, used to add strength or attach it to something else.
Etymology
From dialectal English flange/flanch, "a projection," ultimately related to flank.
Full origin of flange →Frequently asked questions
What does “flange” mean?
The word “flange” means a projecting rim or edge on an object, used to add strength or attach it to something else. In plain terms, a raised edge or rim on a pipe, wheel, or beam, usually there to bolt it to something or add strength.
How do you pronounce “flange”?
“Flange” is pronounced FLANJ (/ˈflænd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “flange” in a sentence?
Here is “flange” used in a sentence: “The pipe flange is bolted directly to the wall bracket.”
What part of speech is “flange”?
“Flange” is a noun.