The word "fluke" has several meanings depending on the context:
1. Accidental Success
- A fluke is an unexpected piece of good luck or a chance occurrence, especially one that leads to success.
- Example: "Winning the game was just a fluke."
2. Biology / Marine Life
- In marine biology, a fluke refers to the lobes of a whale's or dolphin's tail.
- Example: "The whale lifted its fluke out of the water before diving."
3. Parasitology
- A fluke is a type of flatworm parasite belonging to the class Trematoda.
- These are parasitic worms that can infect various animals, including humans.
- Example: "Liver flukes can cause serious infections."
4. Nautical Term
- The fluke of an anchor is the flat, pointed part that digs into the seabed to hold the anchor in place.
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