Fluke vs. Incident
Flukenoun
A lucky or improbable occurrence, with the implication that the occurrence could not be repeated.
Flukenoun
A flounder.
Flukenoun
A trematode; a parasitic flatworm of the Trematoda class, related to the tapeworm.
Flukenoun
Either of the two lobes of a whale's or similar creature's tail.
Flukenoun
(nautical) Any of the triangular blades at the end of an anchor, designed to catch the ground.
Flukenoun
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.
Flukenoun
In general, a winglike formation on a central piece.
Flukenoun
Waste cotton
Flukeverb
To obtain a successful outcome by pure chance.
Flukeverb
(snooker) To fortuitously pot a ball in an unintended way.
Flukenoun
The European flounder. See Flounder.
Flukenoun
Any American flounder of the genus Paralichthys, especially Paralicthys dentatus, found in the Atlantic Ocean and in adjacent bays.
Flukenoun
A parasitic trematode worm of several species, having a flat, lanceolate body and two suckers. Two species (Fasciola hepatica and Distoma lanceolatum) are found in the livers of sheep, and produce the disease called rot.
Flukenoun
The part of an anchor which fastens in the ground; a flook. See Anchor.
Flukenoun
One of the lobes of a whale's tail, so called from the resemblance to the fluke of an anchor.
Flukenoun
An instrument for cleaning out a hole drilled in stone for blasting.
Flukenoun
An accidental and favorable stroke at billiards (called a scratch in the United States); hence, any accidental or unexpected advantage; as, he won by a fluke.
Flukeverb
To get or score by a fluke; as, to fluke a play in billiards.
Flukenoun
a stroke of luck
Flukenoun
a barb on a harpoon or arrow
Flukenoun
flat blade-like projection on the arm of an anchor
Flukenoun
either of the two lobes of the tail of a cetacean
Flukenoun
parasitic flatworms having external suckers for attaching to a host
Flukenoun
an unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck
Flukenoun
a parasitic flatworm which typically has suckers and hooks for attachment to the host. Some species are of veterinary or medical importance.
Flukenoun
a flatfish, especially a flounder.
Flukenoun
a broad triangular plate on the arm of an anchor.
Flukenoun
either of the lobes of a whale's tail.
Flukeverb
achieve (something) by luck rather than skill.
Incidentnoun
An event or occurrence.
Incidentnoun
A (relatively minor) event that is incidental to, or related to others.
Incidentnoun
An event that causes or may cause an interruption or a crisis, such as a workplace illness or a software error.
Incidentadjective
Arising as the result of an event, inherent.
Incidentadjective
Falling on or striking a surface.
Incidentadjective
Coming or happening accidentally; not in the usual course of things; not in connection with the main design; not according to expectation; casual; fortuitous.
Incidentadjective
Liable to happen; apt to occur; befalling; hence, naturally happening or appertaining.
Incidentadjective
(legal) Dependent upon, or appertaining to, another thing, called the principal.
Incidentadjective
Falling or striking upon, as a ray of light upon a reflecting surface.
Incidentadjective
Coming or happening accidentally; not in the usual course of things; not in connection with the main design; not according to expectation; casual; fortuitous.
Incidentadjective
Liable to happen; apt to occur; befalling; hence, naturally happening or appertaining.
Incidentadjective
Dependent upon, or appertaining to, another thing, called the principal.
Incidentnoun
That which falls out or takes place; an event; casualty; occurrence.
Incidentnoun
That which happens aside from the main design; an accidental or subordinate action or event.
Incidentnoun
Something appertaining to, passing with, or depending on, another, called the principal.
Incidentnoun
a single distinct event
Incidentnoun
a public disturbance;
Incidentadjective
falling or striking on something
Incidentadjective
(sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence;
