flange
noun/flændʒ/
Frequency rank: #14,061 most common English word
Meaning
A projecting flat rim or collar on an object, used for strengthening or attaching it to another object.
Example sentence
The engineer noticed that the pipe flange was cracked and needed immediate replacement.
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