Fluke

Meaning

Noun

●

A

or

, with the

that the

could not be repeated.

●

In Flatfish:

The

summer flounder

(Paralichthys dentatus)

●

In Flatworms & Parasites:

A

; a

of the Trematoda

, related to the tapeworm.

●

Either of the two

of a whale's or

creature's tail.

●

In Nautical:

Any of the

at the

an

,

to

the ground.

●

In Weapons:

A

on the

of certain

(such as a

), made in various

, whether used for

or to

when

at an opponent.

●

In general, a

on a

piece.

●

Waste cotton.

Verb

●

To

a

by

chance.

●

In Snooker:

To

a

in an

way.

Name

●

A surname.

Sourced from

Origin

fluke

English

floc

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

Sourced from

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