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fluting

/ˈfluːtɪŋ/

Translations

flutinggerund / present participle

/ˈfluː.tɪŋ/

/ˈflu.tɪŋ/

Used to describe a sound that resembles the tone of a flute or to modify a noun that is producing such a sound.

Synonyms

flutingnoun

flutings

рифление

The fluting on the column added a decorative touch to the architecture.

Рифление на колонне добавило декоративный элемент в архитектуру.

Additional translations

Synonyms

fluteverb

fluting

Gerund

fluted

Past Simple

fluted

Past Participle

fluting

Gerund

/fluːt/

играть на флейте

She learned to flute beautifully over the summer.

Она научилась играть на флейте прекрасно за лето.

Synonyms

play the flute

Definitions

flutinggerund / present participle

Producing or characterized by a clear, melodious, flute-like sound.

She followed the fluting notes of the shepherd's pipe across the meadow.

flutingnoun

A series of shallow grooves or channels, especially in architecture, often found on columns or pilasters.

The ancient Greek columns were adorned with elegant fluting that added to their grandeur.

The act or process of making grooves or channels, especially in a decorative manner.

The artisan specialized in the fluting of wooden furniture, giving each piece a unique texture.

A sound resembling the notes of a flute, often used to describe a melodious or whistling sound.

The fluting of the songbird could be heard throughout the forest, creating a serene atmosphere.

The corrugated middle layer of corrugated fiberboard, providing rigidity between the outer liners.

The box used B-flute fluting to add extra protection for fragile items.

fluteverb

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.