Definition
Definition of flanging - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
musicTECH. audio effect mixing two signals with a slight time delayTECH.
- The song features heavy flanging on the guitar track.
2.
constructionTECH. process of forming a projecting edge for strength or attachmentTECH.
- Flanging is used to reinforce the edges of metal sheets.
Adjective
1.
musicTECH. producing a sound effect by mixing two identical signalsTECH.
- The guitarist used a flanging pedal for a unique sound.
2.
mechanicsTECH. having the characteristics of a flangeTECH.
- The flanging edge provided extra support.
Origin of flanging
English, flange (rim) + -ing (action)
Examples of flanging in a sentence
Live, his pedal creates flanging on the bass for a swirling texture. Flanging the duct ends makes the joints easier to bolt together. The contractor specified flanging on the plates for extra rigidity. The DJ's set featured a lot of flanging effects. Flanging can add depth to electronic music tracks. The flanging design was crucial for stability.
Flanging surfaces were used in the construction.
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- French:flanger, flangé, ...
- German:Flanging, mit Flanging-Effekt versehen, ...
- Italian:flanger, con effetto flanger, ...
- Spanish:flanger, efecto de sonido, ...
- Portuguese:efeito de flanger, com efeito de flanging, ...
- Chinese:镶边, 镶边音效, ...
- Japanese:フランジング, フランジャー効果のある, ...
- Arabic:تَأْثِير تَمَوُّج الصَّوْت, مُؤَثِّر الفْلانْج, ...
- Hebrew:פְּלַאנְגִ'ינְג, בַּעַל אֶפֶּקְט פְּלַנְגִ'ינְג, ...
- Russian:флэнджер, с эффектом фленджера, ...
- Ukrainian:флендж-ефект, фленджинговий, ...
- Hindi:फ्लैंजिंग, ध्वनि प्रभाव, ...
Definition of flange - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
technologyTECH. external or internal rim for strength or attachmentTECH.
- The pipe was secured with a metal flange.
2.
musicTECH. electronic sound distortion from a flangerTECH.
- The song featured a heavy flange effect.
3.
humorousRare UK collective noun for a group of baboonsRare UK
- We saw a flange of baboons at the zoo.
4.
- He made a crude joke about the flange.
Verb
1.
forming rimTECH. form a rim or edge that projects from a surfaceTECH.
- The machine flanges the metal sheets efficiently..
2.
sound engineeringTECH. mix two audio tracks with delayTECH.
- The producer flanged the guitar tracks for effect.
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external or internal rim for strength or attachment
Expressions with flange
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projecting rim or collar used to join two parts securely together
The plumber tightened the connecting flange between the two pipe sections.
raised inner edge on a rail wheel that helps keep it on tracks
The train derailed when the damaged wheel flange failed to grip the rail.
mechanical device connecting two rotating shafts
The engineer installed a flange coupling to connect the shafts.
Origin of flange
Old French, flanche (flank)
Examples of flange in a sentence
A flange is essential for this type of machinery. The guitarist used a flange to create a unique sound. Flange effects added depth to the track. A flange of baboons crossed the road unexpectedly. Researchers observed a flange of baboons in the wild. The book included a section on the anatomy of the flange.
He was embarrassed when he accidentally mentioned the flange in class. The tool flanges the pipe ends perfectly. They needed to flange the edges of the panels. He flanged the vocals to create a unique sound. They flanged the tracks to achieve a retro effect.
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- French:bride, bordurer, ...
- German:Flansch, flanschen, ...
- Italian:flangia, bordare, ...
- Spanish:brida, rebordear, ...
- Portuguese:flange, formar aba, ...
- Chinese:法兰, 形成凸缘, ...
- Japanese:フランジ, 縁を作る, ...
- Arabic:شَفَّة, شَكَّلَ حَافَة, ...
- Hebrew:פְּלַנְגָּה, לְהַשְׁפִּיעַ, ...
- Russian:фланец, край формировать, ...
- Ukrainian:фланець, фланцювати, ...
- Hindi:फ्लैंज, किनारा बनाना, ...
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