fluke, trematode, trematode worm
(noun) parasitic flatworms having external suckers for attaching to a host
fluke
(noun) either of the two lobes of the tail of a cetacean
fluke, flue
(noun) flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor
fluke
(noun) a barb on a harpoon or arrow
Source: WordNet® 3.1
fluke (plural flukes)
A lucky or improbable occurrence, with the implication that the occurrence could not be repeated.
fluke (third-person singular simple present flukes, present participle fluking, simple past and past participle fluked)
To obtain a successful outcome by pure chance.
(snooker) To fortuitously pot a ball in an unintended way.
fluke (plural flukes)
A flounder.
A trematode; a parasitic flatworm of the Trematoda class, related to the tapeworm.
fluke (plural flukes)
Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail.
(nautical) Any of the triangular blades at the end of an anchor, designed to catch the ground.
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.
In general, a winglike formation on a central piece.
Waste cotton.
Fluke
A surname.
Source: Wiktionary
Fluke, n. Etym: [Cf. LG. flunk, flunka wing, the palm of an anchor; perh. akin to E. fly.]
1. The part of an anchor which fastens in the ground; a flook. See Anchor.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: One of the lobes of a whale's tail, so called from the resemblance to the fluke of an anchor.
3. An instrument for cleaning out a hole drilled in stone for blasting.
4. An accidental and favorable stroke at billiards (called a scratch in the United States); hence, any accidental or unexpected advantage; as, he won by a fluke. [Cant, Eng.] A. Trollope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 May 2025
(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”
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