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Meaning of fluke
noun
- A lucky or improbable occurrence, with the implication that the occurrence could not be repeated. Example: The first goal was just a fluke.
verb
- To obtain a successful outcome by pure chance. Example: I fluked a pass in the multiple-choice exam.
- To fortuitously pot a ball in an unintended way. Example: He fluked the other red into the middle pocket, despite the double kiss.
noun
- A flounder.
- A trematode; a parasitic flatworm of the Trematoda class, related to the tapeworm. Example: The man had become infected with flukes after eating a meal of raw fish.
noun
- Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail. Example: The dolphin had an open wound on the left fluke of its tail where the propeller had injured it.
- Any of the triangular blades at the end of an anchor, designed to catch the ground. Example: The fluke of the anchor was wedged between two outcroppings of rock and could not be dislodged.
- A metal hook on the head of certain staff weapons (such as a bill), made in various forms depending on function, whether used for grappling or to penetrate armour when swung at an opponent. Example: The polearm had a wide, sharpened fluke attached to the central point.
- In general, a winglike formation on a central piece. Example: After casting the bronze statue, we filed down the flukes and spurs from the molding process.
- Waste cotton.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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