Fluke word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "fluke" word

[noun] parasitic flatworms having external suckers for attaching to a host
[noun] either of the two lobes of the tail of a cetacean
[noun] flat blade-like projection on the arm of an anchor
[noun] a barb on a harpoon or arrow
[noun] a stroke of luck

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\Fluke\ (fl[=u]k), n. [Cf. AS. fl[=o]c a kind of flatfish, Icel. fl[=o]ki a kind of halibut.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) The European flounder. See {Flounder}. [Written also {fleuk}, {flook}, and {flowk}]. 2. (Zo["o]l.) A parasitic trematode worm of several species, having a flat, lanceolate body and two suckers. Two species ({Fasciola hepatica} and {Distoma lanceolatum}) are found in the livers of sheep, and produce the disease called rot.
\Fluke\ (fl[=u]k), n. [Cf. LG. flunk, flunka wing, the palm of an anchor; perh. akin to E. fly.] 1. The part of an anchor which fastens in the ground; a flook. See {Anchor}. 2. (Zo["o]l.) One of the lobes of a whale's tail, so called from the resemblance to the fluke of an anchor. 3. An instrument for cleaning out a hole drilled in stone for blasting. 4. An accidental and favorable stroke at billiards (called a scratch in the United States); hence, any accidental or unexpected advantage; as, he won by a fluke. [Cant, Eng.] --A. Trollope.
\Fluke\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Fluked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Fluking}.] To get or score by a fluke; as, to fluke a play in billiards. [Slang]

Synonyms for fluke

flue, good fortune, good luck, trematode, trematode worm

Related terms: accident, adventure, blessing, break, casualty, chance hit, Chilopoda, Chordata, contingency, contingent, Echiuroidea, Ectoprocta, Entoprocta, fortuity, freak accident, hap, happening, happenstance, hazard, long odds, long shot, lucky break, lucky shot, lucky strike, Monoplacophora, Nemertinea, Phoronidea, run of luck, serendipity, streak of luck, stroke of luck, windfall

The fun area, different aproach to word »fluke«

Let's analyse "fluke" as pure text. This string has Five letters in One syllable and Two vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EKULF. Average typing speed for these characters is 1430 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ..-. .-.. ..- -.- .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: fluke: 3 + 5 = 8, reduced: 8 . and the final result is Eight.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: fluke: 6 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 5 = 19, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (1)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
K (1)	11	Justice	Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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