flukes
Because it is a word with a single syllable, flukes is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions offlukes
- A lucky or improbable occurrence, with the implication that the occurrence could not be repeated.
Example: "The first goal was just a fluke."
- A flounder.
- A trematode; a parasitic flatworm of the Trematoda class, related to the tapeworm.
Example: "The man had become infected with flukes after eating a meal of raw fish."
- Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail.
Example: "The dolphin had an open wound on the left fluke of its tail where the propeller had injured it."
- Any of the triangular blades at the end of an anchor, designed to catch the ground.
Example: "The fluke of the anchor was wedged between two outcroppings of rock and could not be dislodged."
- 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.
Example: "The polearm had a wide, sharpened fluke attached to the central point."
- In general, a winglike formation on a central piece.
Example: "After casting the bronze statue, we filed down the flukes and spurs from the molding process."
- Waste cotton.
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