🇬🇧🇨🇳 flange - 法兰 : English Lesson

Meaning of "flange" ("法兰"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A flange is a flat, rim-like part that sticks out from an object, like the collar around a pipe or the edge around a wheel. We use flanges to bolt or screw things together so they don’t fall apart, or to make a part stronger so it doesn’t bend or break. You usually can’t see most flanges because they’re hidden inside walls, machines, or toys, quietly helping everything stay connected and sturdy.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Dad crawled under the sink, mumbled about a mysterious flange, and came out soaking wet but very victorious.

The toilet made a horrifying noise, and Grandpa whispered, “I bet it’s the flange,” like he was in a detective movie.

The cookie jar lid has a secret flange, which is why it makes that loud CLACK every time I try to steal a cookie quietly.

Our teacher said, “Never lick metal flanges,” which only made everyone really, really want to lick one.

Real flanges help hold pipes, wheels, and even train tracks together, so you could say the world would literally fall apart without flanges.

The child found the loose pipe and the flat flange sticking out. He pressed the flange under the shelf, then tapped the flange with a hammer to bend it tight. The flange held the wood firm. A second flange got a screw and the shelf stopped wobbling. He laughed, proud of the small, steady flange.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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