fluke
noun
[ fluːk ]
• an unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck.
• "their victory was a bit of a fluke"
Similar:
chance,
coincidence,
accident,
a twist of fate,
piece/stroke of luck,
piece/stroke of good luck,
piece/stroke of good fortune,
lucky stroke,
happy/lucky chance,
lucky break,
fluke
verb
• achieve (something) by luck rather than skill.
Origin:
mid 19th century (originally a term in games such as billiards denoting a lucky stroke): perhaps a dialect word.
fluke
noun
• a parasitic flatworm which typically has suckers and hooks for attachment to the host. Some species are of veterinary or medical importance.
• a flatfish, especially a flounder.
Origin:
Old English flōc (in fluke2 (sense 2)), of Germanic origin; related to German flach ‘flat’.
fluke
noun
• a broad triangular plate on the arm of an anchor.
• either of the lobes of a whale's tail.
Origin:
mid 16th century: perhaps from fluke2 (because of the shape).
