flaunching

 
Pronunciation: /ˈflɔːntʃɪŋ/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the sloping fillet of cement or mortar embedding the base of a chimney pot.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from flaunch meaning 'flange', (as verb) 'slope towards the top': perhaps based on Old French flanchir 'to bend', from flanc(he) 'flank'