Definition of fluke Fluke

/fluˈk/ - [fluk] - fluke

We found 25 definitions of fluke from 6 different sources.

What does fluke mean?

Noun Plural: flukes
fluke - parasitic flatworms having external suckers for attaching to a host
		trematode, trematode worm
		flatworm, platyhelminth parasitic or free-living worms having a flattened body
		class trematoda, trematoda parasitic flatworms (including flukes)
		fasciola hepatica, liver fluke flatworm parasitic in liver and bile ducts of domestic animals and humans
		fasciolopsis buski fluke that is parasitic on humans and swine; common in eastern Asia
fluke - either of the two lobes of the tail of a cetacean
		tail the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
fluke - flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor
		flue
		projection any structure that branches out from a central support
fluke - a barb on a harpoon or arrow
		barb one of the parallel filaments projecting from the main shaft of a feather
fluke - a stroke of luck
		good luck, good fortune
		luck, fortune an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another; "bad luck caused his downfall"; "we ran into each other by pure chance"

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fluke (Noun)
A lucky or improbable occurrence, with the implication that the occurrence could not be repeated.
fluke (Noun)
A flounder.
fluke (Noun)
A trematode; a parasitic flatworm of the Trematoda class, related to the tapeworm.
fluke (Noun)
Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail.
fluke (Noun)
Any of the triangular blades at the end of an anchor, designed to catch the ground.
fluke (Noun)
A metal hook on the head of certain staff weapons such as a bill#Etymology bill , made in various forms depending on function, whether used for grappling or to penetrate armour when swung at an opponent.
fluke (Noun)
In general, a winglike formation on a central piece.
fluke (Verb)
To obtain a successful outcome by pure chance.
fluke (Verb)
To fortuitously pot a ball in an unintended way.

fluke (n.)
The European flounder. See Flounder.
fluke (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.
fluke (n.)
The part of an anchor which fastens in the ground; a flook. See Anchor.
fluke (n.)
One of the lobes of a whale's tail, so called from the resemblance to the fluke of an anchor.
fluke (n.)
An instrument for cleaning out a hole drilled in stone for blasting.
fluke (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.

fluke
flōōk, 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. [A.S. flóc, a plaice; cf. Ice. flóke.]
fluke
flōōk, n. the part of an anchor which fastens in the ground.—adj. Fluk′y. [Prob. a transferred use of the foregoing.]
fluke
flōōk, n. a successful shot made by chance, as at billiards: any unexpected advantage

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