1680s, "a widening or branching out," of unknown origin, perhaps related to Old French flanche "flank, hip, side," fem. of flanc (see flank (n.)). Meaning "projecting rim, etc., used for strength or guidance" is from 1735. As a verb from 1820.
雙語例句
1. Both flange and web exhibited satisfactory elongation characteristics ( i . e . 28 % ).
翼緣和腹板都有令人滿意的延伸率 ( 即28% ).
來自辭典例句
2. Three structures have exhibited cracking at the ends of flange gusset plates.