fluke
/fluːk/ · noun
Meaning
- A lucky or improbable occurrence, with the implication that the occurrence could not be repeated.
- To obtain a successful outcome by pure chance.
- To fortuitously pot a ball in an unintended way.
- A flounder.
- A trematode; a parasitic flatworm of the Trematoda class, related to the tapeworm.
- Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail.
- 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.
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