Flask: meaning, definitions and examples

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flask

[ flɑːsk ]

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web development

Flask is a micro web framework written in Python. It is lightweight and easy to use, making it a popular choice for developing web applications.

Synonyms

framework, toolkit

Examples of usage

She built a simple website using Flask.
Flask allows you to quickly create web applications.

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container

A flask is a container for liquids, typically made of glass or metal with a narrow neck for pouring.

Synonyms

bottle, vessel

Examples of usage

She poured the water from the flask into her cup.
He carried a flask of whiskey in his pocket.

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action

To flask something means to carry or store it in a flask.

Synonyms

carry, store

Examples of usage

She flasks her favorite tea when she goes hiking.
He always flasks his coffee to work.

Translations

Translations of the word "flask" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frasco

garrafa
recipiente

🇮🇳 फ्लास्क

बोतल
पात्र

🇩🇪 Flasche

🇮🇩 labu

botol
wadah

🇺🇦 фляга

пляшка
посудина

🇵🇱 flaszka

butelka
naczynie

🇯🇵 フラスコ

ボトル
容器

🇫🇷 flacon

bouteille
récipient

🇪🇸 frasco

botella
recipiente

🇹🇷 şişe

🇰🇷 플라스크

병
용기

🇸🇦 قارورة

زجاجة
وعاء

🇨🇿 baňka

láhev
nádoba

🇸🇰 fľaša

🇨🇳 烧瓶

瓶子
容器

🇸🇮 bučka

steklenica
posoda

🇮🇸 flaska

🇰🇿 құты

бөтелке
ыдыс

🇬🇪 ფლაკონი

ბოთლი
ჭურჭელი

🇦🇿 kolba

şüşə
qab

🇲🇽 frasco

botella
recipiente

Word origin

The word 'flask' originated from the Middle French word 'flasque' which meant a bottle or container. It has been used in English since the early 14th century. In the context of web development, 'Flask' as a framework was first released in 2010 by Armin Ronacher. The use of 'flask' as a container for liquids has been around for centuries, with various materials and designs being used over time.