fluke

Definitions


[fluːk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck
(e.g: their victory was a bit of a fluke)


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Origin:
mid 19th century (originally a term in games such as billiards denoting a lucky stroke): perhaps a dialect word


[fluːk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- achieve (something) by luck rather than skill


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Origin:
mid 19th century (originally a term in games such as billiards denoting a lucky stroke): perhaps a dialect word


[fluːk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a parasitic flatworm which typically has suckers and hooks for attachment to the host. Some species are of veterinary or medical importance

- a flatfish, especially a flounder


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Origin:
Old English flōc (in fluke), of Germanic origin; related to German flach ‘flat’


[fluːk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a broad triangular plate on the arm of an anchor

- either of the lobes of a whale's tail


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Origin:
mid 16th century: perhaps from fluke (because of the shape)




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