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a) A decoration consisting of parallel, normally vertical, flutes (grooves) incised into the surfaceb) The act of making such grooves
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Fluting — Flut ing, 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. [1913 Webster] {Fluting iron}, a laundry iron for fluting ruffles; called also… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Fluting — may refer to:*Fluting (geology) *Fluting (architecture) … Wikipedia
Fluting — Fluting. См. Гофрирование. (Источник: «Металлы и сплавы. Справочник.» Под редакцией Ю.П. Солнцева; НПО Профессионал , НПО Мир и семья ; Санкт Петербург, 2003 г.) … Словарь металлургических терминов
fluting — [flo͞ot′iŋ] n. 1. a decoration consisting of long, rounded grooves, as in a column 2. such grooves or the act of making them 3. the act of playing the flute or singing, etc. in a flutelike tone … English World dictionary
fluting — [[t]flu͟ːtɪŋ[/t]] ADJ If you describe someone s voice as fluting, you mean that it goes up and down a lot, and usually that it is high pitched. Her voice, small and fluting, stopped abruptly. ...a fluting and melodic Scottish accent … English dictionary
Fluting — Flute Flute, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fluted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Fluting}.] 1. To play, whistle, or sing with a clear, soft note, like that of a flute. [1913 Webster] Knaves are men, That lute and flute fantastic tenderness. Tennyson. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fluting — noun Date: 1611 1. a series of flutes < the fluting of a column > 2. fluted material … New Collegiate Dictionary
fluting — flute ► NOUN 1) a high pitched wind instrument consisting of a tube with holes along it, usually held horizontally so that the breath can be directed against a fixed edge. 2) Architecture an ornamental vertical groove in a column. 3) a tall,… … English terms dictionary
Fluting iron — Fluting Flut ing, 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. [1913 Webster] {Fluting iron}, a laundry iron for fluting ruffles; called… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Fluting lathe — Fluting Flut ing, 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. [1913 Webster] {Fluting iron}, a laundry iron for fluting ruffles; called… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Fluting (architecture) — Fluting in architecture refers to the shallow grooves running vertically along a surface. It typically refers to the grooves running on a column shaft or a pilaster, but need not necessarily be restricted to those two applications. If the… … Wikipedia
