Synonyms & related words for flange

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of flange — including rim, dowel. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to flange

Explore words related to flange — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include bushing, gasket, clevis, backplate, flanch, ferrule, splined, collet. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for flange

Common synonyms for flange include rim, dowel — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does flange come from?

The word flange breaks down into one root of Old French origin: the root flange, from Old French flanchir (“to bend, project outward”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.