1
: a rib or rim for strength, for guiding, or for attachment to another object
a flange on a pipe
a flange on a wheel
2
: a projecting edge of cloth used for decoration on clothing
a jacket with flange shoulders
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
The sculptural sapphire crystal flows over a three-dimensional dial-flange, with enhanced depth and legibility.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
In the platinum version, the globe pattern is repeated on aventurine and framed in 170 baguette-cut diamonds on the bezel and 120 baguette-cut diamonds on the flange.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
The sculptural sapphire crystal flows over a three-dimensional dial-flange, with enhanced depth and legibility.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
Next, the brim gets its shape through a process called flanging, accomplished via machines heated to 275 degrees that will press brims with 60 pounds of pressure.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Flange.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flange. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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