"Flange" is a word in ENGLISH
To make a flange on; to furnish with a flange.
A plate or ring to form a rim at the end of a pipe when
fastened to the pipe.
An external or internal rib, or rim, for strength, as the
flange of an iron beam; or for a guide, as the flange of a car wheel
(see Car wheel.); or for attachment to another object, as the flange on
the end of a pipe, steam cylinder, etc.
To be bent into a flange.
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Sometimes women are overly suspicious of their husbands. When Adam stayed out very late for a few nights, Eve became upset. "You're running around with other women," she charged."You're being unreasonable," Adam responded. "You're the only woman on earth." The quarrel continued until Adam fell asleep, only to be awakened by someone poking him in the chest. It was Eve. "What do you think you're doing?" Adam demanded. "Counting your ribs," said Eve.
The metal casing and flange fitted about a pipe where it passes through a roof.
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