Fluke

Quick meaning: Fluke is a noun meaning A lucky or improbable occurrence that could probably never be repeated.

Meaning

A lucky or improbable occurrence that could probably never be repeated.

More Meanings

1. To obtain a successful outcome by pure chance.
2. (snooker) To fortuitously pot a ball in an unintended way.
3. A summer flounder (Paralichthys dentatus)
4. A trematode; a parasitic flatworm of the class Trematoda, related to tapeworms (class Cestoda).
5. (nautical) Any of the triangular blades at the end of an anchor, designed to catch the ground.
6. Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail.
7. 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 Sentences

I fluked a pass in the multiple-choice exam.

We've classified by a fluke; actually, the first goal was just a total fluke.

Three of the best hitters in the Eastern retired on nine strikes! That was no fluke.

And before I forget... that was one amazing kiss, mister. Could have been a fluke, though. Guess we have to keep trying.

Word Forms

• flukes
• fluking
• fluked

Synonyms for fluke

Depending on context, synonyms include flue, trematode.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include flue, trematode, luck, chance, occasion, accident.

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