Definition of flute

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Flute (v. i.) A channel of curved section; -- usually applied to one of a vertical series of such channels used to decorate columns and pilasters in classical architecture. See Illust. under Base, n..

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Tibia :: Tibia (n.) A musical instrument of the flute kind, originally made of the leg bone of an animal..
Ventage :: Ventage (n.) A small hole, as the stop in a flute; a vent..
Auletic :: Auletic (a.) Of or pertaining to a pipe (flute) or piper.
Gauffer :: Gauffer (v. t.) To plait, crimp, or flute; to goffer, as lace. See Goffer..
Hob :: Hob (n.) A threaded and fluted hardened steel cutter, resembling a tap, used in a lathe for forming the teeth of screw chasers, worm wheels, etc..
Flutemouth :: Flutemouth (n.) A fish of the genus Aulostoma, having a much elongated tubular snout..
Nehiloth :: Nehiloth (n. pl.) A term supposed to mean, perforated wind instruments of music, as pipes or flutes..
Chamfer :: Chamfer (v. t.) To cut a furrow in, as in a column; to groove; to channel; to flute..
Fluting :: Fluting (n.) Decoration by means of flutes or channels; a flute, or flutes collectively; as, the fluting of a column or pilaster; the fluting of a lady's ruffle..
Fraise :: Fraise (n.) A fluted reamer for enlarging holes in stone; a small milling cutter.
Chanter :: Chanter (n.) The flute or finger pipe in a bagpipe. See Bagpipe.
Flautist :: Flautist (n.) A player on the flute; a flutist.
Paddlewood :: Paddlewood (n.) The light elastic wood of the Aspidosperma excelsum, a tree of Guiana having a fluted trunk readily split into planks..
Cocus Wood :: Cocus wood () A West Indian wood, used for making flutes and other musical instruments..
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A muslin or linen collar plaited, crimped, or fluted, worn formerly by both sexes, now only by women and children..
Flutist :: Flutist (n.) A performer on the flute; a flautist.
Flute :: Flute (n.) A similar channel or groove made in wood or other material, esp. in plaited cloth, as in a lady's ruffle..
Fluted :: Fluted (a.) Decorated with flutes; channeled; grooved; as, a fluted column; a fluted ruffle; a fluted spectrum..
Striated :: Stria (n.) A fillet between the flutes of columns, pilasters, or the like..
Cracker :: Cracker (n.) A pair of fluted rolls for grinding caoutchouc.
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