flange

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A toilet flange is a special plumbing fitting that is permanently attached to the drain pipe under the toilet.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2023

Wax gaskets placed on this flange provide the all-important seal between the underside of the toilet and the flange.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2023

Now, each time the toilet was flushed, water splashed around under the toilet, and some leaked out around the toilet flange.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2023

While the flooring contractor’s intentions may have been good, he broke the all-important toilet gasket seal and buried the toilet flange with the new laminate flooring.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2023

He had constructed a flange that ran an inch past the length of the fin on both ends and bent it to match the curve of the casement.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam