nounπShareAn external or internal rib or rim, used either to add strength or to hold something in place."The plumber tightened the bolts on the pipe's flange to prevent any leaks. "parttechnicalmachinestructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe projecting edge of a rigid or semi-rigid component."The pipe had a flange at the end that needed to be secured to the wall. "partmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn ability in a role-playing game which is not commonly available, overpowered or arbitrarily imposed by the referees.""The Dungeon Master banned Mark's character's 'teleportation burst' ability, calling it an unfair flange that ruined the game's balance." "gameabilityentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe collective noun for a group of baboons."From a distance, the tourists observed a large flange of baboons foraging for food near the watering hole. "animalgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe electronic sound distortion produced by a flanger."The guitarist used a pedal to create a swirling, watery flange on his solo. "electronicssoundmusictechnologysignaldeviceentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be bent into a flange."The metalworker had to flange the edge of the sheet to create a stronger, more secure connection point. "technicalmachinepartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a flange on; to furnish with a flange."The mechanic will flange the pipe so it can be securely bolted to the engine block. "technicalmachinepartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(sound engineering) To mix two copies of together, one delayed by a very short, slowly varying time."The sound engineer decided to flange the singer's voice, creating a swirling, psychedelic effect. "soundmusictechnologyelectronicscommunicationentertainmenttechnicaldevicesignalmachineprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
