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flute

UK
/fluːt/
US
/flut/
flutenoun
flutes
pl
UK
/fluːt/
US
/flut/
Translations
She played a beautiful melody on the flute.
Она сыграла красивую мелодию на флейте.
Additional translations
трубочка
стакан
Definitions
A woodwind instrument consisting of a tube with holes along it that are stopped by the fingers or keys, held vertically or horizontally so that the breath strikes a narrow edge.
She played a beautiful melody on her silver flute during the concert.
An architectural term referring to a long, rounded groove incised on the shaft of a column.
The ancient Greek columns were adorned with elegant flutes that added to their grandeur.
A tall, narrow glass used for serving champagne and other sparkling wines.
The waiter poured the champagne into a flute, ensuring the bubbles were perfectly preserved.
A deep, narrow channel or groove, especially one of several on a cutting tool such as a drill bit.
The spiral flutes of the drill bit carry chips away from the hole.
In corrugated cardboard, the curved rib or wave of paper that forms the internal layer between two linerboards, designated by letters such as A-flute, B-flute, etc.
B-flute is commonly used for packaging because its medium thickness balances strength and cushioning.
Synonyms
piccolo
fipple flute
woodwind instrument
transverse flute
recorder
fluteverb
fluted
Past Simple
fluted
Past Participle
fluting
Gerund
UK
/fluːt/
US
/fluːt/
Translations
играть на флейте
She learned to flute beautifully over the summer.
Она научилась играть на флейте прекрасно за лето.
Definitions
To play a flute or produce sound by blowing air across the opening of a flute.
She fluted a beautiful melody that captivated the audience.
To make a sound resembling that of a flute.
The wind fluted through the narrow canyon, creating an eerie melody.
To speak or sing in a high-pitched, melodious voice.
He fluted his words with such charm that everyone listened intently.
To cut or form flutes or grooves in (a surface or material) for decorative or functional purposes.
The mason carefully fluted the column to match the original classical design.
Synonyms
corrugate
pipe
channel
furrow
groove
warble
trill
whistle
play the flute
fluteadjective
UK
/fluːt/
US
/fluːt/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the musical instrument (e.g., flute music, flute case).
Definitions
Relating to or designed for a flute; appearing in connection with the flute as a musical instrument.
The orchestra premiered a new flute concerto last night.
Synonyms
fluted
grooved
ridged
channeled
channelled
furrowed
corrugated
ribbed
striated
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