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 : "The school orchestra featured several flutes, their silver bodies gleaming under the stage lights. " music utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A recorder, also a woodwind instrument. Examples : "The school orchestra has a section for flutes, and many students enjoy playing them. " 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 had a beautiful set of flutes, perfect for serving champagne at her dinner parties. " 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 machinist carefully cleaned the flutes of the drill bit to remove the metal shavings. " technical architecture machine part 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 architect added flutes to the pillars of the new school building, giving them a more classical look. " architecture technical part style weapon machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A long French bread roll, baguette. Examples : "We bought two flutes from the bakery to make sandwiches for our picnic. " food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An organ stop with a flute-like sound. Examples : "The organist pulled out the flutes stop, filling the church with a bright, clear tone reminiscent of a flute ensemble. " organ music sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A shuttle in weaving tapestry etc. Examples : "The weaver carefully guided the flutes, each filled with a different color of thread, across the tapestry loom. " utensil machine technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To play on a flute. Examples : "Maria flutes beautifully in the school orchestra. " music entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make a flutelike sound. Examples : "The wind flutes through the gap in the window, making a whistling sound. " sound music Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To utter with a flutelike sound. Examples : "The little bird flutes a sweet melody from the branch outside my window. " 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 flutes the wooden columns to add a decorative, vertical groove. " architecture style technical art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A kind of flyboat; a storeship. Examples : "During the Dutch Golden Age, flutes were commonly used to transport goods across the oceans. " nautical sailing vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
