Fluke

[fluːk] or [fluk]

Definition

(noun.) parasitic flatworms having external suckers for attaching to a host.

(noun.) either of the two lobes of the tail of a cetacean.

(noun.) flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor.

(noun.) a barb on a harpoon or arrow.

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Definition

(n.) The European flounder. See Flounder.

(n.) A parasitic trematode worm of several species, having a flat, lanceolate body and two suckers. Two species (Fasciola hepatica and Distoma lanceolatum) are found in the livers of sheep, and produce the disease called rot.

(n.) The part of an anchor which fastens in the ground; a flook. See Anchor.

(n.) One of the lobes of a whale's tail, so called from the resemblance to the fluke of an anchor.

(n.) An instrument for cleaning out a hole drilled in stone for blasting.

(n.) 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.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Gourd-worm, fluke-worm.[2]. Turbot, flowk (Platessa maximus).

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Definition

n. a flounder: a parasitic trematoid worm which causes the liver-rot in sheep so called because like a miniature flounder: a variety of kidney potato.

n. a successful shot made by chance as at billiards: any unexpected advantage.

n. the part of an anchor which fastens in the ground.—adj. Fluk′y.

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