flanch
noun (1)Definition of flanch
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: either of two curved segments encroaching on a heraldic field one from each side
flanch
noun (2)Definition of flanch (Entry 2 of 3)
: a flange especially of a wheel
flanch
verbDefinition of flanch (Entry 3 of 3)
: to slant outward : flare
: draw in toward the top —used with up and especially of a chimney flanch up the chimney so that it will shed rain
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