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Flanges
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Simple meaning
What does Flanges mean?
Projecting rims or edges.
Dictionary definition
Projecting rims or edges used to strengthen, guide, or attach parts.
Example sentences
Flanges in a sentence
easy
The machine used two steel flanges.
medium
Flanges helped connect the pipes.
hard
Flanges are common in engineering, plumbing, wheels, and machinery.
Synonyms
Words like Flanges
rimsOuter edges or borders.
flangeRelated word that supports the meaning of flanges.
Antonyms
Opposite words
centersMiddle parts.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flanges, depending on context.
Word family
Flanges word family
Base word
flanges
noun
flangeses
More than one flanges.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does flanges mean?
Flanges means projecting rims or edges.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flanges?
Rims is close in meaning to flanges in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flanges?
Centers contrasts with flanges.
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