English Dictionary

fluke

IPA（発音記号）

/fluːk/

名詞

Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail. / (nautical) Any of the triangular blades at the end of an anchor, designed to catch the ground.

日本語の意味

クジラなどの尾の、左右に分かれた二つの部分。 / （航海用）錨の先端にある、地面を掴むために設計された三角形の刃。

The whale slapped the surface with its fluke, sending a shower of spray into the air.

そのクジラは尾びれの片方で海面をたたき、しぶきを空中に舞い上がらせた。

意味（1）

Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail.

The dolphin had an open wound on the left fluke of its tail where the propeller had injured it.

意味（2）

(nautical) Any of the triangular blades at the end of an anchor, designed to catch the ground.

The fluke of the anchor was wedged between two outcroppings of rock and could not be dislodged.

意味（3）

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.

The polearm had a wide, sharpened fluke attached to the central point.

意味（4）

In general, a winglike formation on a central piece.

After casting the bronze statue, we filed down the flukes and spurs from the molding process.

意味（5）

Waste cotton.

flukes （ plural ）