noun Download 🔗Share A woodwind instrument consisting of a tube with a row of holes that produce sound through vibrations caused by air blown across the edge of the holes, often tuned by plugging one or more holes with a finger; the Western concert flute, a transverse side-blown flute of European origin. Examples : "My younger sister plays the flute beautifully in her school band. " music utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A recorder, also a woodwind instrument. Examples : "Maria learned to play the flute in her school band. " music utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A glass with a long, narrow bowl and a long stem, used for drinking wine, especially champagne. Examples : "My grandmother used a delicate flute to sip her champagne at the New Year's Eve party. " drink utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A lengthwise groove, such as one of the lengthwise grooves on a classical column, or a groove on a cutting tool (such as a drill bit, endmill, or reamer), which helps to form both a cutting edge and a channel through which chips can escape Examples : "The woodcarver carefully shaped the flute in the carving tool to create a clean, precise cut. " technical machine part architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A semicylindrical vertical groove, as in a pillar, in plaited cloth, or in a rifle barrel to cut down the weight. Examples : "The Roman column featured a series of flutes running vertically along its surface, creating a visually appealing texture. " architecture material weapon part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A long French bread roll, baguette. Examples : "I bought a fresh flute from the bakery to eat with cheese and tomatoes. " food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An organ stop with a flute-like sound. Examples : "The church organ has a beautiful flute stop that creates a soft, clear sound during hymns. " organ music sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A shuttle in weaving tapestry etc. Examples : "The weaver carefully guided the flute loaded with colored yarn across the tapestry, creating intricate patterns. " utensil machine industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To play on a flute. Examples : "The young girl loves to flute beautiful melodies on her flute. " music entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make a flutelike sound. Examples : "The bird fluted a beautiful, clear sound in the early morning. " sound music Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To utter with a flutelike sound. Examples : "The baby bird fluted softly from its nest. " sound music Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To form flutes or channels in (as in a column, a ruffle, etc.); to cut a semicylindrical vertical groove in (as in a pillar, etc.). Examples : "The carpenter carefully fluted the wooden column to add a decorative, textured effect. " art architecture style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A kind of flyboat; a storeship. Examples : "The museum's exhibit featured a historic flute, a type of large cargo ship used for transporting goods. " nautical vehicle sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading