fluke

Meanings

• noun

  A fluke is a random event or unexpected success.

  - "Despite having no experience, he managed to land a fluke job offer."
  - "His fluke discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine."

• noun

  In fishing, a fluke is a flatfish with a large, horizontal body and a long, flat tail.

  - "The angler caught a large fluke while fishing in the Atlantic."
  - "Flukes are a popular target for recreational and commercial fishermen."

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Pronunciation

1. /fluk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

glitch

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fluke
rake , brake , make , ake

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Variants

List of all variants of fluke that leads to same result
fluke , flukes , blood fluke , blood flukes , liver fluke , liver flukes

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The nautical term 'fluke' comes from the Old English word 'fleocan,' meaning 'to turn or twist.' In fishing, the term likely comes from the shape of the flatfish's tail.

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Trivia

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1. The fluke is the only flatfish that can change the color of its skin to blend in with its surroundings.

2. The largest fluke ever recorded weighed over 27 pounds.

3. The word 'fluke' is also used in the world of golf to refer to a lucky shot that results in a significant improvement in one's score.

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Related Concepts

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1. Luck: The concept of luck is closely related to the idea of a fluke. A fluke can be seen as a lucky event or stroke of good fortune.

2. Fish: The fluke is a type of fish, and the term is often used interchangeably with 'fluke fish' or 'summer flounder'.

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Culture

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The term 'fluke' has been used in various forms of literature and art to represent unexpected success or chance. In fishing culture, the fluke is a popular and valuable catch.

How to Memorize "fluke"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fishing net with a fluke (the fish) caught in it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fluke' with the idea of a lucky event or chance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'F is for Fluke, the Fish of Fortune'.

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