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fluke | tapeworm |

As a proper noun fluke

is .

As a noun tapeworm is

(countable) any parasitical worm of the class cestoda, which infest the intestines of animals, including humans, often infecting different host species during their life cycle.

fluke

English

Etymology 1

Of uncertain or obscure origin. It seems to have originally referred to a lucky shot at billiards.

Noun

(en noun)
  • A lucky or improbable occurrence, with the implication that the occurrence could not be repeated.
    • The first goal was just a fluke .

    Verb

    (fluk)
  • To obtain a successful outcome by pure chance.
    • I fluked a pass in the multiple-choice exam.
  • (snooker) To fortuitously pot a ball in an unintended way.
    • He fluked the other red into the middle pocket, despite the double kiss.

    Related terms

    * flukey/fluky

    Etymology 2

    (etyl)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A flounder.
  • A trematode; a parasitic flatworm of the Trematoda class, related to the tapeworm.
    • The man had become infected with flukes after eating a meal of raw fish.
    Related terms
    * flukeworm

    Etymology 3

    Possibly as Etymology 2 or from (etyl)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • 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.
  • (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.
  • A metal hook on the head of certain staff weapons (such as a ), 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.
  • 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.
    Derived terms
    * turn flukes

    References

    * Wikipedia article on trematode

    tapeworm

    English

    (wikipedia)

    Noun

  • (countable) Any parasitical worm of the class Cestoda, which infest the intestines of animals, including humans, often infecting different host species during their life cycle.
  • (countable) A (broad fish tapeworm), .
  • (uncountable) Infestation by tapeworms.
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    • Synonyms

    * (any species of class Cestoda) cestode

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