Definition of "fluke" in Anglais

noun

1. A lucky or improbable occurrence that could probably never be repeated.

   • We've classified by a fluke; actually, the first goal was just a total fluke.

verb

1. To obtain a successful outcome by pure chance.

   • I fluked a pass in the multiple-choice exam.

2. (snooker) To fortuitously pot a ball in an unintended way.

   • He fluked the other red into the middle pocket, despite the double kiss.

noun

1. A summer flounder (Paralichthys dentatus)

2. A trematode; a parasitic flatworm of the class Trematoda, related to tapeworms (class Cestoda).

   • The man became infected with flukes after eating a meal of raw fish.

noun

1. (nautical) Any of the triangular blades at the end of an anchor, designed to catch the ground.

   • The fluke of the anchor was wedged between two outcroppings of rock and could not be dislodged.

2. Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail.

   • The dolphin had an open wound on the left fluke of its tail where the propeller had injured it.

3. 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.

   • The polearm had a wide, sharpened fluke attached to the central point.

4. In general, a winglike formation on a central piece.

   • After casting the bronze statue, we filed down the flukes and spurs from the molding process.

5. Waste cotton.