1. a woodwind musical instrument played by blowing across a hole near one end
2. a decorative groove or channel, especially on a column or piece of furniture
Usage: architecture
3. a tall, narrow glass used for serving champagne

1. to make grooves or channels in something
2. to play the flute

Examples

• She played a beautiful melody on her silver flute.
• The orchestra’s flute section performed the opening solo.
• The marble columns were decorated with elegant flutes.
• He poured champagne into crystal flutes for the toast.
• The carpenter fluted the edges of the wooden panel.
• She learned to flute when she was eight years old.
• The fluted design added texture to the pottery.