flang

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English

Etymology 1

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Noun

flang (plural flangs)

  1. A miner's double-edged pick.

Etymology 2

Probably formed by analogy with sing/sang. Compare Scots flang (flung).

Pronunciation

Verb

flang

  1. (colloquial or dialectal, nonstandard) simple past of fling

Crimean Tatar

Etymology

French flanc - flank.

Noun

flang

  1. flank (a side of something).

Declension

References

  • Mirjejev, V. A., Usejinov, S. M. (2002) Ukrajinsʹko-krymsʹkotatarsʹkyj slovnyk [Ukrainian – Crimean Tatar Dictionary]‎, Simferopol: Dolya, →ISBN